GOSPEL  HYMNS 

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Sacred  Songs. 


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GOSPEL  HYMNS 

 AND  

Sacred  Songs, 

(words  only.) 

 BY  

P.  P.  BLISS  §  IRA  D.  SANKEY,- 

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Gospel  Meetings. 


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PREFACE. 

This  Collection  of  Gospel  Hymns  an© 
CACHED  Songs,  has  been  compiled  with  great 
care,  and  is  believed  to  contain  the  most  use- 
ful and  popular  pieces  to  be  found  in  the 
whole  library  of  Christian  Song. 

A  large  number  of  the  Hymns  were  used 
in  the  late  Special  Services  in  Great  Britain* 
and  it  is  hoped  that  a  like  blessing  will  accom- 
pany the  use  of  them  in  this  land,  together 
with  the  new  hymns  found  in  this  collection. 


ffgf  No  one  'will  be  allowed  to  print  or  publish  an^ 
<§ftk*  Copyrighted  Hymns  or  tunes  contained  in  this 
Beeky  without  the  written  permission  oft&e  Publishers, 
B I  GLOW  b*  MAIN, 
JOMN"  CHURCH  CO. 


GOSPEL  HYMNS 

AND 

Sacred  Songs, 


NO.  1 .  Fwnt—G'         8-  Songs,  page  8. 

ALL  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 
Sing  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  voice; 
Him  serve  with  mirth,  His  praise  forth  tel!9 
Come  ye  before  Him  and  rejoice. 

2  Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  indeed ; 

Without  our  aid  He  did  us  make : 
We  are  His  flock,  He  doth  us  feed, 
And  for  His  sheep  He  doth  us  take. 

3  O  enter  then  His  gates  with  praise, 

Approach  with  joy  His  courts  untoj 
Pra-ise,  laud,  and  bless  His  name  alwayg? 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

t  For  why  ?  the  Lord  our  God  is  good, 
His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure; 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

DOXOLOGY.    L.  M. 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  iows 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 


4       GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  SONGS. 


g  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  4. 

^^IS  the  promise  of  God,  fall  salvation  to  give 
X  Unto  him  who  on  Jesus  his  Son,  will  believe. 
Halleluiah,  'tis  done  S  I  beHeve  on  the  Son  ; 
I  am  saved  by  the  Wood  of  the  crucified  One. 

2  Though  the  pathway  be  lonely,  and  dangerous  too4 
Surely  Jesus  is  able  to  carry  me  through. 

3  Many  loved  ones  have  I  in  yon  heavenly  throng, 
They  are  safe  now  in  glory,  and  this  is  their  song: 

4  Little  children  I  see  standing  close  by  their  King, 
And  He  smiles  as  their  song  of  salvation  they  sing*. 

5  There  are  prophets  and  kings  in  that  throng  I  be- 

hold, 

And  they  sing  as  they  march  through  the  streets  ©4 
pure  gold : 

6  There's  a  part  in  that  chorus  for  you  and  for  me, 
And  the  theme  of  our  praises  forever  will  be— 


3»  Tune—G.  H.  &  S,  Songs,  page  5. 

I NEED  Thee  every  hour, 
Most  gracious  Lord ; 
No  tender  voice  like  Thine 
Can  peace  afford. 

Ebf.— I  need  Thee,  oh  !  I  need  Thoe> 
Every  hour  I  need  Thee : 
O  bless  me  now,  my  Saviocopw 
I  come  to  Thee. 

2  I  need  Thee  every  hour ,  4 

Stay  Thou  near  by  ; 
Temptations  lose  their  powe^ 
When  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  I  need  Thee  every  hour, 

In  joy  or  pain  ; 
Come  quickly  and  abide9 
Or  life  is  vain. 


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4  I  need  Thee  every  hour: 

Teach  me  Thy  will ; 
And  Thy  rich  promises 
In  me  fulfil. 

5  I  need  Thee  every  houi, 

Most  Holy  One ; 
Oh,  make  me  Thine  iiafl&ed, 
Thou  blessed  Son. 


Tune — G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  9. 

SAFE  in  the  arme  of  Jesus, 
Safe  on  His  gentle  ?jreast, 
There  by  His  love  o'ersbaded, 
Sweetly  my  so^l  shall  rest. 
Hark !  'tis  the  voke  of  angels, 

Borne  in  a  song  to  me, 
Over  the  fields  of  glory, 
Over  the  jasper  sea. 

Cho. — Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus, 
Safe  on  His  gentle  breast, 
There  by  His  love  o'ershaded^ 
Sweetly  my  soul  shall  rest, 

2  Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus, 

Safe  from  corroding  care, 
Safe  from  the  world's  temptations 

Sin  cannot  harm  me  there. 
Free  from  the  blight  of  sorrow, 

Free  from  my  doubts  and  fears ; 
Only  a  few  more  trials, 

Only  a  few  more  tears ! 

3  Jesus,  my  heart's  dear  refuge 

Jesus  has  died  for  me ; 
Firm  on  the  Rock  of  Ages 

Ever  my  trust  shall  be. 
Here  let  me  wait  with  patience, 

'Wait  till  the  night  is  o'er; 
Wait  till  I  see  the  morning 

Break  on  the  golden  shore. 


Q       GOSPEL  HYMJSTS  AND  SACRED  SONGS. 


5„  Tune—G.  H.  <&  S.  Songs,  page  7. 

IN  some  way  or  other  the  Lord  will  provide  : 
It  may  not  be  my  way, 
It  may  not  be  thy  way  ; 
And  yet,  in  His  own  way, 
"  The  Lord  will  provide." 

Cho. — Then,  we'll  trust  in  the  Lord, 
And  He  will  provide  ; 
Yes,  we'll  trust  in  the  Lord, 
And  He  will  provide. 

2  At  some  time  or  other  the  Lord  will  provide  : 

It  may  not  be  my  time, 
It  may  not  be  thy  time  ; 
And  yet,  in  His  own  time, 
"  The  Lord  will  provide." 

3  Despond  then  no  longer:  the  Lord  will  provide ; 

And  this  be  the  token — 
No  word  He  hath  spoken 
Was  ever  yet  broken  : 
"  The  Lord  will  provide." 

4  March  on  then  right  boldly  ;  the  sea  shall  divide ; 

The  pathway  made  glorious, 
With  shoutings  victorious, 
We'll  join  in  the  chorus, 
"  The  Lord  will  provide." 


©.  Tune—G.  II.  &  S.  Songs,  page  8. 

THERE  were  ninety  and  nine  that  safely  lay 
In  the  shelter  of  the  fold, 
But  one  was  out  on  the  hills  away, 
Par  off  from  the  gates  of  gold — 
Away  on  the  mountains  wild  and  bare, 
Away  from  the  tender  Shepherd's  care. 

2  "  Lord,  Thou  hast  here  Thy  ninety  and  nine  : 
Are  thev  not  enough  for  Thee?" 
But  the  Shepherd  made  answer :  "  'Tie  of  mine 


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Has  wandered  away  from  me : 
And  although  the  road  be  rough  and  steep 
I  go  to  the  desert  to  find  my  sheep." 

3  But  none  of  the  ransomed  ever  knew 

How  deep  were  the  waters  crossed  ;  [through 
Nor  how  dark  was  the  night  that  the  Lord  passed 

Ere  He  found  His  sheep  that  was  lost. 
Out  in  the  desert  He  heard  its  cry — 
Sick  and  helpless,  and  ready  to  die. 

4  u  Lord,  whence  are  those  blood-drops  all  the  way 

That  mark  out  the  mountain's  track  ?" 
"  They  were  shed  for  one  who  had  gone  astray 

Ere  the  Shepherd  could  bring  him  back." 
"  Lord,  whence  are  Thy  hands  so  rent  and  torn  ?" 
u  They  are  pierced  to-night  by  many  a  thorn." 

5  But  all  through  the  mountains,  thunder-riven, 

And  up  from  the  rocky  steep, 
There  rose  a  cry  to  the  gate  of  heaven, 

"Rejoice !  I  have  found  my  sheep  !" 
And  the  angels  echoed  around  the  throne, 
"  Rejoice,  for  the  Lord  brings  back  His  own  V 


7.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  9. 

TTTE  shall  meet  beyond  the  river, 


vv  By  and  by,  by  and  by ; 
And  the  darkness  shall  be  over, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ; 
With  the  toilsome  journey  done, 
And  the  glorious  battle  won, 
.  We  shall  shine  forth  as  the  sun, 
By  and  by,  by  and  by. 

2  We  shall  strike  the  harps  of  glory  „ 
By  and  by,  by  and  by  ; 
We  shall  sing  redemption's  story  s 
By  and  by,  by  and  by  ; 


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And  the  strains  for  evermore 
Shall  resound  in  sweetness  o'er 
Yonder  everlasting  shore, 
By  and  by,  by  and  by. 

3  We  shall  see  and  be  like  Jesus, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ; 
Who  a  crown  of  life  will  give  us 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ; 
And  the  angels  who  fulfil 
All  the  mandates  of  His  will 
Shall  attend,  and  love  us  still, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by. 

4  There  our  tears  shall  ail  cease  flowing, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ; 
And  with  sweetest  rapture  knowing, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by  ; 
All  the  blest  ones,  who  have  gone 
To  the  land  of  life  and  song, — 
We  with  shoutings  shall  rejoin, 

By  and  by,  by  and  by. 


8.  Tune—G.  R.  d  S.  Songs,  page  10. 

WHAT  means  this  eager,  anxious  throng. 
Which  moves  with  busy  haste  along— 
These  wondrous  gatherings  day  by  day? 
What  means  this  strange  commotion,  pray  1 
j|:  In  accents  hush'd  the  throng  reply: 
"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by."  :|| 

2  Who  is  this  Jesus  ?  Why  should  He 
The  city  move  so  mightily  ? 

A  passing  stranger,  has  He  skill 
To  move  the  multitude  at  will  1 
|j:  Again  the  stirring  notes  reply : 
"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by."  : jj 

3  Jesus  !  'tis  He  who  once  below 

Man's  pathway  trod,  'mid  pain  and  woe  ; 
And  burdened  ones,  where'er  He  came, 


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Brought  out  their  sick,  and  deaf,  and  Ume, 
|:The  Blind  rejoiced  to  near  the  cry  : 

"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by."  :J 
4  Again  He  comes !   From  place  to  place 

His  holy  footprints  we  can  trace. 

He  pauseth  at  our  throshold — nay, 

He  enters — condescends  to  stay. 
| : Shall  we  not  gladly  raise  the  cry — 

u  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by  i"  :| 
6  Ho  !  all  ye  heavy-laden,  come : 

Here's  pardon,  comfort,  rest,  and  home. 

Ye  wanderers  from  a  Father's  race, 

Return,  accept  His  proffered  grace. 
|:Ye  tempted  ones,  there's  refuge  nigh  s 

"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by."  :| 
6  But  if  you  still  this  call  refuse, 

And  all  His  wondrous  love  abuse, 

Soon  will  He  sadly  from  you  turn, 

Your  bitter  prayer  for  pardon  spurn. 
|:4<  Too  late  !  too  late  t"  will  be  the  cry— 

"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  has  pass&d  by,"  if 

Tune—G.  II.  <&  S.  Songs,  page  11. 

THIS  loving  Saviour 
Stands  patiently ; 
Though  oft  rejected:, 
Calls  again  for  thee. 
Ghq. — Calling  now  for  thee,  prodigalf 
Calling  now  for  thee  ; 
Thou  hast  wandered  far  away, 
But  He's  calling  now  for  the& 
2  Oh,  boundless  mercy, 
Free,  free  to  all ! 
Stay,  child  of  error, 
Efceed  the  tender  call. 
U  Though  all  unworthy, 

Come,  now,  come  home— 
Say,  while  he's  waiting, 
"  Jesus,  dear,  I  come," 


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10.  Tune-  -G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  12. 

« TTTHOSOEVER  heareth,"  shout,  shout  the 

VV  sound! 
Send  the  blessed  tidings  all  the  world  around : 
Spread  the  joyful  news  wherever  man  is  founds 
"  Whosoever  will,  may  come." 

<Ckq. — "  Whosoever  will,  whosoever  will," 

Send  the  proclamation  over  vale  and  hill ; 
"lis  a  loving  Father  calls  the  wand'rer  horn®  '< 
u  Whosoever  will,  may  come." 

2  Whosoever  cometh,  need  not  delay, 

Now  the  door  is  open,  enter  while  you  may  j 
Jesus  is  the  true,  the  only  Living  Way: 
"  Whosoever  will,  may  come." 

3  "  Whosoever  will,"  the  promise  secure ; 

"  Whosoever  will,"  for  ever  must  endure; 
"  Whosoever  will,"  'tis  life  for  evermore  i 
44  Whosoever  will,  may  come." 


I  1 .  Tune—G.  II.  &  S.  Songs,  page  13. 

J HAVE  a  Saviour,  He's  pleading  in  glory, 
A  dear,  loving  Saviour  though  earth-friends  be 

few; 

And  now  He  is  watching  in  tenderness  o'er  me, 
Aad  oh  that  my  Saviour,  were  your  Saviour  too ! 

Cho. — For  you  I  am  praying, 
For  you  I  am  praying, 
For  you  I  am  praying, 
I'm  praying  for  you. 

*  ^  have  a  Tether :  to  me  He  has  given 
A  hops*  v>r  v^e^ity,  blessed  and  true  : 
And  soca  wi^  Ks  eaU  me  to  meet  Him  in  heaven, 
But  oh  i«hat  He\$  let  me  bring  you  with  me  too  ! 
3  jl  have  a  robe :  'tis  resplendent  in  whiteness, 
Awaiting  in  glory  my  wondering  view? 
\  Oh,  when  1  receive  it  ill  shining  in  brightness, 

Dear  friend,  could  I  see  you  receiving  one  tool  • 

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4  I  have  a  peace  :  it  is  calm  as  a  river — 

A  peace  that  the  friends  of  this  world  never  knew; 
My  Saviour  alone  is  its  Author  and  Giver, 
And  oh,  could  I  know  it  was  given  to  you  ! 

5  When  Jesus  has  found  you,  tell  others  the  story. 

That  my  loving  Saviour  is  your  Saviour  too  ; 
Then  pray  that  your  Saviour  may  bring  them  to 
glory, 

And  prayer  will  be  answered — 'twas  answered 
for  you ! 

1 2,  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  14. 

WAND'RING  afar  from  the  dwellings  of  men, 
Hear  the  sad  cry  of  the  lepers — the  ten  ; 
'*  Jesus,  have  mercy  !"  brings  healing  divine  ; 
One  came  to  worship,  but  where  are  the  nine  ? 
Cho. — Where  are  the  nine  ? 
Where  are  the  nine  ? 

Were  there  not  ten  cleansed  1 
Where  are  the  nine  % 

2  Loudly  the  stranger  sang  praise  to  the  Lord, 
Knowing  the  cure  had  been  wrought  by  His  word, 
Gratefully  owning  the  Healer  Divine  ; 

Jesus  says  tenderly,  "  Where  are  the  nine  V 

3  "  Who  is  this  Nazarene  V  Pharisees  say  ; 

"  Is  He  the" Christ  ?  tell  us  plainly,  we  pray." 
Multitudes  follow  Him  seeking  a  sign, 
II    Show  them  Hii>  eighty  works — Where  are  the  nine? 

4  Jesus  on  tiial  \o-day  we  can  see, 

!  Thousands  deridingly  ask,  "  Who  is  He  ?" 

How  they're  rejecting  Him,  vour  Lord  and  mine  f 
Bring  in  the  witnesses — Where  are  the  nine  ? 

1 3.  Tune—G.  II.  &  S.  Songs,  page  15. 

I KNOW  not  the  hour  when  my  Lord  will  com© 
To  take  me  away  to  His  own  clear  home  ; 
But  I  know  that  His  presence  will  lighten  the  gloom,, 
And  that  will  be  glory  for  me. 


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Cho. — And  that  will  be  glory  for  me, 
Oh,  that  will  be  glory  for  me, 
But  I  know  that  His  presence  will  lighten  the  gloom, 
And  that  will  be  glory  for  me. 

2  I  know  not  the  song  that  the  angels  sing, 

I  know  not  the  sound  of  the  harps'  glad  ring ; 
But  I  know  there'll  be  mention  of  Jesus  our  King, 
And  that  will  be  music  for  me. 
Cho. — And  that  will  be  music  for  me, 
Oh,  that  will  be  music  for  me, 
But  I  know  there'll  be  mention  of  Jesus  our  King, 
And  that  will  be  music  for  me. 

3  I  know  not  the  form  of  my  mansion  fair, 

I  know  not  the  name  that  I  then  shall  bear ; 
But  I  know  that  my  Saviour  will  welcome  me  there, 
And  that  will  be  heaven  for  me. 
Cho. — And  that  will  be  heaven  for  me 
Oh,  that  will  be  heaven  for  me, 
But  I  know  that  my  Saviour  will  welcome  me  there, 
And  that  will  be  heaven  for  me. 


1 4.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  16. 

HO  !  my  comrades,  see  the  signal 
Waving  in  the  sky  ! 
Keinforcements  now  appearing,  ( 
Victory  is  nigh ! 

Cho. — "Hold  the  fort,  for  I  am  coming," 
Jesus  signals  still, 
Wave  the  answer  back  to  Heaven,- 
"  By  Thy  grace  we  will." 

2  See  the  mighty  host  advancing, 

Satan  leading  on  , 
Mighty  men  around  us  falling, 
Courage  almost  gone. 

3  See  the  glorious  banner  waving, 

Hear  the  bugle  blow. 
In  our  Leader's  name  we'll  triumph 
Over  every  foe. 


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4  Fierce  and  long  the  battle  rages, 
But  our  Help  is  near ; 
Onward  comes  our  Great  Commander, 
Cheer,  my  comrades,  cheer  ! 

15.  Tune—G.  II.  dt  S.  Songs,  page  17. 

THERE  is  a  gate  that  stands  ajar, 
And  through  its  portals  gleaming, 
A  radiance  from  the  cross  afar, 
The  Saviour's  love  revealing. 

Sef. — Oh,  depth  of  mercy  !  can  it  be 
That  gate  was  left  ajar  for  me  ? 
For  me,  for  me  ? 
Was  left  ajar  for  me  1 

2  That  gate  ajar  stands  free  for  all 
Who  seek  through  it  salvation  ; 
Th'e  rich  and  poor,  the  great  and  small, 
Of  every  tribe  and  nation. 

$  Press  onward,  then,  though  foes  may  frown. 
While  mercy's  gate  is  open  ; 
Accept  the  cross,  and  win  the  crown, 
Love's  everlasting  token. 

4  Beyond  the  river's  brink  we'll  lay 
The  cross  that  here  is  ^iven, 
And  bear  the  crown  of  life  away, 
And  iove  Him  more  in  heaven. 


3  43.  Tune — G.  H.  dt  S.  Songs,  page  18. 

FREE  from  the  law,  oh,  happy  condition, 
Jesus  hath  bled,  and  there  is  remission , 
Curfl'd  by  the  law  and  bruised  by  the  fall, 
Grace  hath  redeemed  us  once  for  all. 

0r*a, — Once  for  all,  oh,  sinner  receive  it, 

Once  for  all,  oh,  brother,  believe  ijt ; 
Cling  to  the  Cross,  the  burden  wilji  fail 
Ciirist  hath  redeemed  us  once  for  all 

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2  Now  are  we  free — there's  no  condemnation, 
Jesus  provides  a  perfect  salvation  ; 

"  Come  unto  Me"  oh,  hear  His  sweet  call, 
Come,  and  he  saves  us  once  for  &ll. 

3  "  Children  of  God,"  oh,  glorious  calling, 
Surely  His  grace  will  keep  us  from  falling  s 
Passing  from  death  to  life  at  His- call, 
Blessed  sal  vation  once  for  all. 


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KNOCKING,  knocking,  who  is  there? 
Waiting,  waiting,  oh,  how  fair! 
'Tis  a  Pilgrim,  strange  and  kingly, 

Never  such  was  seen  before. 
Ah  !  my  soul,  for  such  a  wonder, 
Wilt  thou  not  undo  the  door. 

2  Knocking,  knocking,  still  He's  there, 
Waiting,  waiting,  wondrous  fair; 
But  the  door  is  hard  to  open, 

For  the  weeds  and  ivy-vine, 
With  their  dark  and  clinging  tendril?. 
Ever  round  the  hinges  twine. 

3  Knocking,  knocking — what,  still  thet-el 
Waiting,  waiting,  grand  and  fair ; 
Yes,  the  pierced  hand  still  knocketh, 

And  beneath  the  crowned  hair 
Beam  the  patient  eyes,  so  tender, 
Of  thy  Saviour,  waiting  there. 

18,  G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  20. 

RESCUE  the  perishing, 
Care  for  the  dying, 
Snatch  them  in  pity  from  sin  and  the  grave? 
Weep  o'er  the  erring  one, 
Lift  up  the  fallen, 
Tell  them  of  Jesus,  the  mighty  to  save. 
Cho. — Rescue  the  perishing, 
Care  for  the  dying ; 
Jesus  is  merciful, 
Jesus  will  save. 


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2  Though  they  are  slighting  Him, 
Still  He  is  waiting, 

Waiting  the  penitent  child  to  receive. 

Plead  with  them  earnestly, 

Plead  with  them  gently  ; 
He  will  forgive  if  they  only  believe. 

3  Down  in  the  human  heart, 
Crushed  by  the  tempter, 

Feelings  lie  buried  that  grace  can  restore  ; 

Touched  by  a  loving  heart, 

Wakened  by  kindness, 
Chords  that  were  broken  will  vibrate  once  more. 

4  Rescue  the  perishing, 
Duty  demands  it ; 

Strength  for  thy  labor  the  Lord  will  provide ; 

Back  to  the  narrow  way 

Patiently  win  them 
Tell  the  poor  wanderer  a  Saviour  has  died. 


19.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  21. 

RTNG-  the  bells  of  heaven  !  there  is  joy  to-day, 
For  a  soul  returning  from  the  wild ; 
See  !  the  Father  meets  him  out  upon  the  way, 
Welcoming  His  weary,  wand  ring  child. 

Cho.  Glory !  glory  !  how  the  angels  sing ; 

Glory  !  glory  !  how  the  loud  harps  ring; 
'Tis  the  ransomed  army,  like  a  mighty  sea,  |V 
Pealing  forth  the  anthem  of  the  free. 

«£  Ring  the  bells  of  heaven  !  there  is  joy  to-day  ? 
For  the  wanderer  now  is  reconciled; 
Yes  a  soul  is  rescued  from  his  sinful  way, 
And  is  born  anew  a  ransomed  child. 

8  Ring  the  bells  of  heaven !  spread  the  feast  to-day* 
Angels  swell  the  glad  triumphant  strain  S 
Tell  the  joyful  tidings  !  bear  it  far  away  S  j 
For  a  precious  soul  is  bom  again.  / 


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20 .  Tune—G.  71.  &  S.  Songs,  page  22. 

TWILL  sing  yon  a  song  of  that  beautiful  land, 
The  far  away  home  of  the  soul, 
Where  no  storms  ever  beat  on  the  glittering  strand, 
While  the  years  of  eternity  roll, 
While  the  years  of  eternity  roll ; 
Where  no  storms  ever  beat  on  the  glittering  strand,. 
While  the  years  of  eternity  roll. 
U  Oh!  that  home  of  the  soul  in  my  visions  and 
dreams, 

Its  bright,  jasper  walls  I  can  see  ; 
Till  I  fancy  but  thinly  the  vail  intervenes 
|j:  Between  the  fair  city  and  me.  :|) 
-.>-    Till  I  fancy,  etc. 

3  That  unchangeable  home  is  for  you  and  for  me, 

Where  Jesus  of  Nazareth  stands  ; 
The  King  of  all  kingdoms  forever  is  He, 
|j:  And  He  holdeth  our  crowns  in  His  hands. :}] 
The  King  of,  etc. 

4  Oh,  how  sweet  it  will  be  in  that  beautiful  land, 

So  free  from  all  sorrow  and  pain  ; 
With  songs  on  our  lips  and  with  harps  in  our  hands 
J:  To  meet  one  another  again. : 
With  songs  on,  etc. 


2 1 »  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  23. 

I GAVE  My  life  for  thee, 
My  precious  blood  1  shed, 
That  thou  might' st  ransomed  be, 
And  quickened  from  the  dead ; 
I  gave,  I  gave  My  life  for  thee, 
What  hast  thou  given  for  Me  ? 
2  Mv  Father's  house  of  light, — 
My  glory-circled  throne, 
I  left,  for  earthly  night, 

For  wand'rings  sad  and  Ion©  5 
I  left,  I  left  it  all  for  thee ; 
Hast  thou  left  aught  for  Me  1 


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3  I  suffered  much  for  thee, 

More  than  thy  tongue  can  tell, 
Of  bitterest  agony, 

To  rescue  thee  from  hell ; 
I've  bornes  I've  borne  it  all  for  the©. 
What  hast  thou  borne  for  Me  ? 

4  And  I  have  brought  to  thee, 

Down  from  My  home  above, 
Salvation  full  and  free, 
My  pardon  and  My  love  ; 

1  bring,  I  bring  rich  gifts  to  thee. 
What  hast  thou  brought  to  me  \ 

28«  Tune— G.  II.  &  S.  Songs,  page  24. ' 

WE'RE  going  home, 
No  more  to  roam, 
No  more  to  sin  and  sorrow ; 
No  more  to  wear 
The  brow  of  care  — 
We're  going  home  to-morrow 
Cho, — We're  going  home,  (we're  going  home)  we-'r? 
going  home  to-morrow, 
We're  going  home,  (we're  going  home,*  T^e're 
going  home  to-morrow. 

2  For  weary  feet 
Awaits  a  street 

Of  wondrous  pave  and  ^  olden  ? 
For  hearts  that  ache, 
The  angels  wake 

The  story  sweet  and  olden. 

3  For  those  who  sleep, 
And  those  who  weep, 

Above  the  portals  narrow 
The  mansions  rise  . 
Beyond  the  skies  — 

We're  going  home  to-morrow. 

4  Oh,  joyful  song ! 

Oh,  ransomed  throng! 
Where  sin  no  more  shall  seven 


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Our  King  to  see, 
And,  oh,  to  be 
With  Him  at  home  forever. 

23.  Tune—G.  H.  <&  S,  Songs,  page  25. 

I AM  so  glad  that  our  Father  in  heaven 
Tells  of  His  love  in  the  Book  He  has  given 
Wonderful  tilings  in  the  Bible  I  see  : 
This  is  the  dearest,  that  Jesus  loves  me. 
Cho. — I  am  so  glad  that  Jesus  loves  me, 
Jesus  loves  me,  Jesus  loves  me, 
I  am  so  glad  that  Jesus  loves  me," 
Jesus  loves  even  me. 

2  Though  I  forget  Him,  and  wander  away,. 
Still  He  doth  iove  me  wherever  I  stray  ; 
Back  to  His  dear  loving  arms  would  I  flee, 
When  I  remember  that  Jesus  loves  me. 

3  Oh,  if  there's  only  one  song  I  can  sing, 
When  in  His  beauty  I  see  the  great  King, 
This  shall  my  song  in  eternity  be, 

M  Oh,  what  a  wonder  that  Jesus  loves  me." 

4  Jesus  loves  me,  and  I  know  I  love  him, 

Love  brought  Him  down  my  poor  soul  .to  redeem; 
Yes,  it  was  love  made  Him  die  on  the  tree, 
Oh,  I  am  certain  that  Jesus  loves  me. 

5  If  one  should  ask  of  me,  how  could  I  tell  1 
Glory  to  Jesus  I  know  very  well ; 
God's  Holy  Spirit  with  mine  d©th  agree, 
Constantly  witnessing — Jesus  loves  me. 

6  In  this  assurance  I  find  sweetest  rest, 
Trusting  in  Jesus  I  know  I  am  blest ; 

Satan  dismayed,  from  my  soul  now  doth  flee,  . 
When  I  just  tell  him  that  Jesus  loves  me. 


24.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  26. 

EEJOICE  and  be  glad  f 
The  Redeemer  has  come  ! 
Go  look  on  His  cradle,  His  cross  and  His  tor 


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Cho. — Sound  His  praises,  tell  the  Story 
Of  Him  who  was  slain ; 
Sound  His  praises,  tell  with  gladness, 
He  liveth  again. 

2  Rejoice  and  be  glad ! 
It  is  sunshine  at  last ! 

The  clouds  have  departed,  the  shadows  are  paei, 

3  Rejoice  and  be  glad  ! 

For  the  blood  hath  been  shed  ; 
Redemption  is  finished,  the  price  hath  been  paid. 

4  Rejoice  and  be  glad  !  ■ 
Now  the  pardon  is  free ! 

The  Just  for  the  unjust  has  died  on  the  tree. 

5  Rejoice  and  be  glad ! 

For  tne  Lamb  that  wan  slain 
O'er  death  is  triumphant  and  liveth  again. 

6  Rejoice  and  be  glad ! 
For  our  King  is  on  high, 

He  pleadeth  for  us  on  His  throne  in  the  sky, 

7  Rejoice  and  be  glad ! 
For  He  cometh  again ; 

He  cometh  in  glory,  the  Lamb  that  was  slaip 
Cho. — Sound  His  praises,  tell  the  Story 

Of  Him  who  was  slain  ; 
Sound  His  praises,  tell  with  gladness, 

He  cometh  again. 

25.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Son?*,  page  27. 

WE  praise  Thee,  O  God !  for  the  Son  of  Thy  lov^, 
For  Jesus  who  died,  and  is  now  gone  above! 
Cho. — Hallelujah  !  thine  the  glory,  Hallelujah  !  amen. 

Hallelujah  !  thine  the  glory  revive  us  again. 
3  We  praise  Thee,  O  God !  for  Thy  Spirit  of  light, 
Who  has  shown  us  our  Saviour,  and  scattered  our 
night. 

3  Ail  glory  and  praise  to  the  Lamb  that  was  slain, 
Who  has  borne  all  our  sins,  and  cleansed  every 
stain. 


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4  All  glory  and  praise  to  the  God  of  all  grace, 
Who  has  bought  us,  and  sought  us,  and  guided 
our  ways. 

\  Revive  us  again ;  fill  each  heart  with  Thy  love ; 
May  each  soul  be  rekindled  with  fire  from  above 


2. 6.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  27. 

SAVIOUR !  Thy  dying  love 
Thou  gavest  me, 
Nor  should  I  aught  withold, 

Dear  Lord  from  Thee  ; 
In  love  my  soul  would  bow, 

My  heart  fulfil  its  vow, 
Some  ottering  bring  Thee  now, 
Something  for  Thee. 

2  At  the  blest  mercy-seat, 

Pleading  for  me, 
My  feeble  faith  looks  up, 

Jesus  to  Thee  : 
Help  me  the  cross  to  bear, 

Thy  wondrous  love  declare, 
Some  song  to  raise,  or  prayer., 

Something  for  thee  ! 

3  Give  me  a  faithful  heart — 

Likeness  to  Thee — 
That  each  departing  day 

Henceforth  may  see 
Some  work  of  love  begun, 

Some  deed  of  kindness  done, 
Some  wand'rer  sought  and  won? 

Something  for  Thee. 

4  All  that  I  am  and  have — 

Thy  gifts  so  free — 
In  joy,  in  grief,  through  life, 

Dear  Lord,  for  Thee  ! 
And  when  thy  face  I  see, 

My  ransomed  soul  shall  be. 
Through  all  eternity, 


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27 .  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  28. 

PASS  me  not,  0  gentle  Saviour, 
Hear  my  humble  cry  ; 
While  on  others  Thou  art  smiling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

Oho.— Saviour,  Saviour,  hear  my  humble  cry? 
While  on  others  Thou  art  calling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

2  Let  me  at  a  throne  of  mercy 

Find  a  sweet  relief, 
Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 
Help  my  unbelief. 

3  Trusting  only  in  Thy  merit, 

Would  I  seek  Thy  face ; 
Heal  my  wounded,* broken  spirit, 
Save  me  by  Thy  grace. 

4  Thou  the  Spring  of  all  my  comfort, 

More  than  life  to  me, 
Whom  have  I  on  earth  beside  The©  f 
Whom  in  heaven  but  Thee  ? 

28,  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  29. 

ONE  more  day's  work  for  Jesus ; 
One  less  of  life  for  me  ! 
But  heav'n  is  nearer, 
And  Christ  is  dearer, 
Than  yesterday  to  me ; 
His  love  and  light 
Fill  all  my  soul  to-night. 

Cho. — One  more  day's  work  for  Jesus, 
One  more  day's  work  for  Jesus, 
One  more  day's  work  for  Jesus, 
One  less  of  life  for  me. 

2  One  more  clay's  work  for  Jesus; 
How  glorious  is  my  King  ! 
*Tis  joy,  not  duty. 


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To  speak  His  beauty  ; 
My  soul  mounts  on  the  wing 
At  the  mere  thought 
How  Christ  my  life  hag  bough* 

3  One  more  day's  work  for  Jesus; 

How  sweet  the  work  has  beau, 

To  tell  the  story, 

To  show  the  glory, 
When  Christ's  fiock  enter  in  ! 

How  it  did  shine 

In  this  poor  heart  of  mine/ 

4  One  more  day's  work  for  Jesus  * 

Oh  yes,  a  weary  day ; 

But  heaven  shines  clearer, 

And  rest  comes  nearer, 
At  each  step  of  the  way  ; 

And  Christ  in  all — 

Before  His  face  I  fall. 

5  Oh,  blessed  work  for  Jesus! 

Oh,  rest  at  Jesus'  feet! 

There  toil  seeme  pleasure, 

My  wants  are  treasure, 
And  pain  for  Him  is  sweet. 

Lord,  if  I  may, 

Til  serve  another  d&y. 

9.         Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  30 

WHAT  a  friend  we  have  in  Jesus 
All  our  sins  and  griefs  to  bear- 2 
What  a  privilege  to  carry 

Everything  to  God  in  prayer. 
Oh,  what  peace  we  often  forfeit, 

Ob,  what  needless  pain  we  beaiw* 
All  because  we  do  not  carry 
Everything  to  God  in  prayer. 
2  Have  we  trials  and  temptations  ? 
Is  there  trouble  anywhere? 
We  should  never  be  discouraged^, 
Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  pxayeffr 


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Can  we  find  a  Friend  so  faithful, 
Who  will  all  our  sorrows  share  t 

Jesus  knows  our  every  weakness, 
Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 

3  Are  we  weak  and  heavy  laden, 

Cumbered  with  a  load  of  care  ? 
Precious  Saviour,  still  our  refuge, 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Do  thy  friends  despise,  forsake  thee? 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer  ; 
In  His  arms  He'll  take  ana  shield  thee 

Thou  wilt  find  a  solace  there. 

30.         Tune—G.  IT.  db  S.  Songs,  page  31. 

GOD  loved  the  world  of  sinners  lost 
And  ruined  by  the  fall ; 
Salvation  full,  at  "highest  cost, 
He  offers  free  to  all. 

Cho. — Oh,  'twas  love,  'twas  wondrous  love  I 
The  love  of  God  to  me  ; 
It  brought  my  Saviour  from  above, 
To  die  on  Calvary. 

2  ETen  now  by  faith  I  claim  Him  mine, 

The  risen  Son  of  God  ; 
Redemption  by  His  death  I  find, 
And  cleansing  through  the  blood. 

3  Love  brings  the  glorious  fulness  in, 

And  to  His  saints  makes  known 
The  blessed  rest  from  inbred  sin, 
Through  faith  in  Christ  alone. 

4  Believing  souls,  rejoicing  go; 

There  shall  to  you  be  given 
A  glorious  foretaste,  here  below, 
Of  endless  life  in  heaven. 

5  Of  victory  now  o'er  Satan's  power 

Let  all  the  ransomed  sing, 
And  triumph  in  the  dying  hour 
Through  Christ  the  Lord  our  King, 


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3  J  m         Tune-~G.  H.  <&  S.  Songs,  page  32. 

HAVE  you  on  the  Lord  believed  ? 
Still  there's  more  to  follow  ; 
Of  His  grace  have  you  received  ? 

Still  there's  more  to  follow  ; 
Oh,  the  grace  the  Father  shows  I 

Still  there's  more  to  follow, 
Freely  He  His  grace  bestows, 
Still  there's  more  to  follow 
Cho. — More  and  more,  more  and  more. 
Always  more  to  follow; 
Oh,  His  matchless,  boundless  lovei  j 
Still  there's  more  to  follow, 

2  Have  you  felt  the  Saviour  near? 

Still*  there's  more  to  follow ; 
Does  His  blessed  presence  cheer  t 

Still  there's  more  to  follow ; 
Oh,  the  love  that  Jesus  shows? 

Still  there's  more  to  follow, 
Freely  He  His  love  bestows, 

Still  there's  more  to  follow. 

?.  Have  you  felt  the  Spirit's  power  1 

Still  there's  more  to  follow  ; 
Falling  like  the  gentle  shower  ? 

Still  there's  more  to  follow  ; 
Oh,  the  power  the  Spirit  shows, 

Still  there's  more  to  follow ; 
Freely  He  His  power  bestows, 

Still  there's  more  to  follow. 

-32.         Tune—G.  II.  &  S.  Songs  page  33. 

HEAVENLY  Father,  bless  me  now, 
At  the  cross  of  Christ  I  bow ; 
Take  my  guilt  and^rief  away ; 
Hear  and  heal  me  now,  I  pray. 

Ref. — Bless  me  now,  bless  me  now, 

Heavenly  Father,  bless  me  now 


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2  Now,  O  Lord  !  this  very  hour, 

Send  Thy  grace  and  show  Thy  power- 
While  I  rest  upon  Thy  word, 
Come  and  bless  me  now,  O  Lord. 

3  Now,  just  now,  for  Jesus'  sake, 
Lift  the  clouds,  the  fetters  break  ; 
While  I  look,  and  as  I  cry, 
Touch  and  cleanse  me  ere  I  die. 

4  Never  did  I  so  adore 

Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  before  ; 
Now  the  time !  and  this  the  place ! 
Gracious  Father,  show  Thy  grace. 


33.  Tune—G.  II.  dt  S.  Songs,  page  34. 

WEARY  gleaner,  whence  comest  thou, 
With  empty  hands  and  clouded  brow  f 
Plodding  along  thy  lonely  way, 
Tell  me,  where  hast  thou  glean'd  to-day  ! 
Late  I  found  a  barren  field, 
The  harvest  past  my  search  revealed, 
Others  golden  sheaves  had  gained, 
Only  stubble  for  me  remained. 
Cho. — Forth  to  the  harvest  field  away! 

Gather  your  handfuls  while  you  may  \ 
All  day  long  in  the  field  abide, 
Gleaning  close  by  the  reaper's  side. 

2  Careless  gleaner,  what  hast  thou  here, 
These  faded  fiow'rs  and  leaflets  sere  ? 
Hungry  and  thirsty,  tell  me,  pray, 
Where,  oh,  where"  hast  thou  glean'd  to-day  f 
All  day  long  in  shady  bow'rs, 

I've  gaily  sought  earth's  fairest  flow'rs  ; 
•Now,  alas  !  too  late  I  see 
All  I've  gather  d  is  vanity. 

3  Burden'd  gleaner,  thy  sheaves  I  see,- 
•         Indeed  thou  must  a  weary  be  ! 

Singing  along  the  homeward  way, 
^  Glad  one,  where  hast  thou  giean'd  to-day  1 


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Stay  me  not,  till  day  is  done, 

I've  gathered  handfule  one  by  G"\e  ; 

Here  and  there  for  me  they  fall, 

Close  by  the  reapers  I've  found  ^hem  all. 


Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  PS. 

AH,  my  heart  is  heavy  laden, 
Weary  and  oppressed  ! 
"  Come  to* Me.''  saith  One,  "  and  Coming, 
Be  at  rest!" 

Cho. — "  Come  to  Me,"  saith  One,  "  an**,  coming, 
Be  at  rest ! " 

2  Hath  He  macks  to  lead  me  to  Him* 

If  He  be  my  Guide  ? 
a  In  His  feet  and  hands  are  v^  and  prints, 
And  His  side." 

3  Is  there  diadem,  as  monarch, 

That  His  brow  adorns  ? 
"  Yes,  a  crown  in  very  surety-, 
But  of  thorns  !  " 

4  If  I  find  Him,  if  I  follow, 

What's  my  portion  here  1 
"  Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  conflict, 
Many  a  tear." 

5  If  I  still  hold  closelv  to  Him, 

What  have  I  at  last  1 
"  Sorrow  vanquished,  labor  endedj 
Jordan  past ! " 

6  If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 

Will  He  say  me  nay  ? 
"  Not  till  earth  and  not"  till  heaven 
Pass  away  ! " 


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Tune—G.  H.  <&  S.  8mgss  page  M. 

T  HMR  the  Savionr  say, 
1  Thy  strength  indeed  is  small ; 
Child  of  weakness,  watch  and  pray 
Find  in  Me  thine  all  in  all. 

Cho. — Jesus  paid  it  all, 

All  to  Him  I  owe ; 
Sin  had  left  a  crimson  stains 
He  washed  it  white  as  snow 

§  Lord,  now  indeed  I  find 

Thy  power,  and  Thine  alone, 
Can  change  the  leper's  spots3 
And  melt  the  heart  of  stone, 

3  For  nothing  good  have  I 

Whereby  Thy  grace  to  claizsah— 
111  wash  my  garment  white 
In  the  blood  of  Calvary 's  JLamfeo 

*  When  from  my  dying  bed 

My  ransomed  soul  shall  nm^ 
Then  44  Jesus  paid  it  all " 
Shall  rend  the  vaulted  skies, 

%  And  when  before  the  throne 
I  stand  in  Him  complete, 
I'll  lay  my  trophies  down, 
All  down  at  Jesus'  feet 


Tune-     M.  $  &  ®mg$3.$ag®  ft, 

f\NE  there  is  above  all  ©them 

U  Oh,  how  He  loves  I 

His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's. 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 
Earthly  friends  may  fail  or  leave  mf 
One  dav  soothe,  the  nest  day  grieve  Q8| 
But  this  Friend  will  ne'er  dJbeiv©  us, 

Oh,  how  He  loves  I 


GOSPEL  NTMNii  AMD  SACRED  S0&®& 


2        eternal  life  to  know  Kiss, 
Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 
Think,  oh,  think  how  much  we  owe  Him? 

Oh.  how  He  loves  ! 
With  His  precious  blood  He  bought  m3 
Im  the  wilderness  He  sought  us, 
.  To  His  fold  He  safely  brought  us, 
Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 

B  Blessed  Jesus!  would  you  know  Him, 

Oh5  how  He  loves  S 
Owe  yourselves  entirely  to  Him, 

Oh,  how  He  loves ! 
Think  no  longer  of  the  morrow. 
From  the  past  new  courage  borrow?  « 
Jesus  carries  all  your  sorrow , 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 

4  AM  your  sins  shall  be  forgiven, 

Oh,  how  He  loves  S 
Backward  shall  your  foes  be  driven, 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 
Best  of 'blessings  Hell  provide  you, 
Mought  but  good  shall  e'er  betide  y» 
gafe  to  glory  He  will  guide  you? 

Oh,  how  He  loves  ! 


Tu%®=-<&«  H.  <£  'So  Songs,  page  38o 

HPELL  me  the  Old,  Old  Story, 
JL  Of  unseen  things  above, 
Of  Jesus  and  His  glory, 

Of  Jesus  and  His  love; 
"Ml  me  the  Story  simply, 

As  to  a  little  child, 
iS?or  I  am  weak  and  weary, 

And  helpless  and  defile! 

Ctto. — TeB  me  the  Old,  Old  Story, 
Tell  me  the  Old,  Old  Story, 
Tell tne  the  Old,  Old  Story 
Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 


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2  Tell  me  the  Story  slowly, 

That  I  may  take  it  in— 
That  wonderful  redemption^ 

O-od's  remedy  for  sin.; 
Tell  me  the  Story  often, 

For  I  forgot  so  soon, 
The  "  early  dew  "  of  morning 

Hag  passed  away  at  noon. 

$  Tell  me  the  story  softly, 

With  earnest  tones,  and  gr&¥@; 
Remember !  I'm  the  sinner 

Whom  Jesus  came  to  save  °9 
Tell  me  the  story  always, 

If  you  would  really  be 
Isn  any  time  of  trouble, 

A.  comforter  to  me. 

4  fell  me  the  same  old  story. 

When  you  have  cause  to  fear 
That  this  world's  empty  glory 

Is  costing  me  too  dear ; 
Yes,  and  when  that  world's  glory 

Is  dawning  on  my  soul, 
Tell  me  the  old,  ola  story  : 

"  Christ  Jesus  make  thee  wh©fe# 


lg.,  Tww—@a  B„  <&  S.  Songs,  page  3& 

/IOmE  home  !  come  home  I 
\J  You  are  weary  at  he^t, 
For  the  way  has  been  dark, 
And  so  lonely  and  wild, 

O  prodigal  child! 
€©me  home,  oh.  come  homa®§ , 

€i©o™Come  home ! 

Comes  oh,  come  horn©  S 


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4  2  Come  home  !  come  home ! 
For  we  watch  and  we  wait, 
And  we  stand  at  the  gate, 
While  the  shadows  are  piled. 

O  prodigal  child ! 
Come  home,  oh,  come  home! 

3  Come  home  !  come  home  ! 
From  the  sorrow  and  blame, 
From  the  sin  and  the  shame, 
And  the  tempter  that  smiled. 

O  prodigal  child ! 
Come  home,  oh,  come  home ! 

4  Come  home  !  come  home  ! 
There  is  bread  and  to  spare, 
And  a  warm  welcome  there, 
Then,  to  friends  reconciled, 

O  prodigal  child ! 
Come  home,  oh,  come  home ! 


>,  Tutie—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  40. 

I LOVE  to  tell  the  Story 
Of  unseen  things  above, 
Of  Jesus  and  His  glory, 
Of  Jesus  and  his  love; 
I  love  to  tell  the  Story, 

Because  I  know  it's  true  5 
It  satisfies  my  longings, 
As  nothing" else  would  do. 

Uho. — I  love  to  tell  the  Story  ! 

'Twill  be  mv  theme  in  glory, 
To  tell  the  Old,  Old  Story 
Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 

2  I  love  to  tell  the  Story ! 

More  wonderful  it  seems, 
Than  all  the  golden  fancies 
Of  all  our  golden  dreams ; 


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I  love  to  tell  the  Story ! 

It  did  so  much  for  me ; 
And  that  is  just  the  reason, 

I  tell  it  now  to  thee. 

3  I  love  to  tell  the  Story ! 

'Tis  pleasant  to  repeat 
What  seems,  each  time  I  tell  it, 

More  wonderfully  sweet ; 
I  love  to  tell  the  Story, 

For  some  have  never  heard 
The  message  of  salvation 

From  God's  own  Holy  Word. 

4  I  love  to  tell  the  Story ! 

For  those  who  know  it  best 
Seem  hungering  and  thirsting 

To  hear  it,  like  the  rest ; 
And  when,  in  scenes  of  glory, 

I  sing  the  New,  New  Song, 
Twill  be — the  Old,  Old  Story 

That  I  have  loved  so  long. 


Tune — G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  41. 

HOLY  Spirit,  faithful  guide, 
Ever  near  the  Christian's  side  j 
Gently  lead  us  by  the  hand, 
Pilgrims  in  a  desert  land ; 
Weary  souls  for  e'er  rejoice, 
While  they  hear  that  sweetest  voice, 
Whisp'ring  softly,  wanderer  come  I 
Follow  me,  I'll  guide  thee  home. 
2  Ever  present,  truest  Friend, 
Ever  near  Thine  aid  to  lend 
Leave  us  not  to  doubt  and  fear, 
Groping  on  in  darkness  drear, 
When  the  storms  are  raging  sore, 
Hearts  grow  faint,  and  hopes  give  o?er,= 
Whispering  softly,  wanderer  come  I 
Follow  me,  I'll  guide  thee  home 


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3  When  our  days  of  toil  shall  cease, 
Waiting  still  for  sweet  release, 
Nothing  left  but  heaven  and  prayer, 
vVond  ring  if  our  names  were  there , 
Wading  deep  the  dismal  flood, 
Pleading  nought  but  Jesus'  blood  ; 
Whispering  softly,  wanderer  come  ! 
Follow  me,  I'll  guide  thee  home! 


4i  1 .  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  S&ngs,  page  42. 

THE  whole  world  was  lost  in  the  darkneee  of 
sin ; 

The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus ; 
Like  sunshine  at  noonday  His  glory  shone  in, 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus. 

Cho — Come  to  the  Light,  'tis  shining  for  thee; 
Sweetly  the  Light  has  dawn'd  upon  me, 
Once  I  was  blind,  but  now  I  can  see: 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus. 

2  No  darkness  have  we  who  in  Jesus  abide, 

The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus  : 
We  walk  in  the  Light  when  we  follow  our  Gnide5 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  J esus. 

3  Ye  dwellers  in  darkness  with  sin-blinded  eyes, 

The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus  ; 
Go,  wash,  at  His  bidding,  and  light  will  arise, 
The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus. 

4  No  need  cf  the  sunlight  in  heaven,  we're  told, 

The  Light  of  the  world  is  Jesus; 
The  Lamb  is  the  light  in  the  City  of  Gold, 
The  Light  of  that  world  is  Jesus. 


42.  G.H.d  S.  Songs,  page  43. 

THE  Spirit,  oh,  sinner, 
In  mercy  doth  move 
Thy  heart,  so  long  hardened, 
Of  *sin  to  reprove ; 


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Resist  not  the  Spirit, 
Nor  longer  delay ; 
God's  gracious  entreaties,  may  end  with  to-day.  ' 

2  Oh,  child  of  the  kingdom, 

From  sin  service  cease  : 
Be  filled  with  the  Spirit, 

With  comfort  and  peace. 
Oh,  grieve  not  the  Spirit, 

Thy  Teacher  is  He, 
That  Jesus,  thy  Saviour,  may  glorified  be. 

3  Defiled  is  the  temple, 

Its  beauty  laid  low, 
On  God's  holy  altar 

The  embers  faint  glow. 
By  love  yet  rekindled, 

A  tiame  may  be  fanned; 
Oh,  quench  not  the  Spirit,  the  Lord  is  at  hand  i 


43.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  44. 

BENEATH  the  Cross  of  Jesus 
I  fain  would  take  my  stand — 
The  shadow  of  a  mighty  Hock, 

Within  a  weary  land. 
A  home  within  the  wilderness, 

A  rest  upon  the  way, 
From  the  burning  of  "the  noontide  heats 
And  the  burden  of  the  day. 

2  Osafe  and  happy  shelter, 

O  refuge  tried  and  sweet, 
O  trysting-place  where  Heaven's  love, 

And  Heaven's  justice  meet! 
As  to  the  Holy  Patriarch 

That  wondrous  dream  was  given. 
So  seems  my  Saviour's  Cross  to  me 

A  ladder  up  to  heaven. 

3  There  lies  beneath  its  shadow, 

But  on  the  further  side, 
The  darkness  of  an  awful  grave 
That  gapes  both  deep  and  wide ; 


34      GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  SONGS. 


And  there  between  us  stands  the  Cross,- 
Two  arms  outstretched  to  save, — 

Like  a  watchman  set  to  guard  the  way 
From  that  eternal  grave. 

4  Upon  that  Cross  of  Jesus, 

Mine  ye  at  times  caa  see 
The  very  dying  form  of  One, 

Who  suffered  there  for  me  ; 
And  from  my  smitten  heart  with  tears. 

Two  wouolers  I  confess — 
The  wonders  of  His  glorious  love, 

And  my  own  worthlessness. 

5  I  take,  O  Cross.  Thv  shadow 

For  my  abiding  place ; 
I  ask  no  other  sunshine 

Than  the  sunshine  of  His  face  ; 
Content  to  let  the  world  go  by, 

To  know  no  gain  nor  loss, — 
My  sinful  self,  my  only  shame, — 

My  glory  all  the  Cross. 


44,  Tune—G.  H.  <&  S.  Songs,  page  45. 

TT7ITH  harps  and  with  viols,  there  stand  a  great 


YV  throne: 
In  the  presence  of  Jesus,  and  sing  this  new  song: — 

Cho. — Unto  Him  who  hath  loved  us  and  washed  na 

from  sin, 

Unto  Him  be  the  glory  forever.  Amen. 

H  All  these  once  were  sinners,  defiled  in  His  sight, 
Now  arrayed  in  pure  garments  in  praise  they  unite. 


3  He  maketh  the  rebel  a  priest  and  a  king, 

He  hath  bought  us  and  taught  us  this  new  song  to 
sing. 


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4  How  helpless  and  hopeless  we  sinners  had  been, 
If  He  never  had  loved  us  till  cleansed  from  our  sin. 

5  Aloud  in  His  praises  our  voices  shall  ring, 

So  that  others  believing,  this  new  song  shall  sing. 

45.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  46. 

JESUS,  keep  me  near  the  Cross, 
There  a  precious  fountain 
Free  to  all — a  healing  stream, 
Flows  from  Calvary's  mountain. 

Cho. — In  the  Cross,  in  the  Cross, 
Be  my  glory  ever  ; 
Till  my  raptured  soul  shall  find 
Rest  beyond  the  river. 

2  Near  the  Cross,  a  trembling  soul, 

Love  and  mercy  found  me  ; 
There  the  bright  and  morning  star 
Shed  its  beams  around  me. 

3  Near  the  Cross !  O  Lamb  of  God, 

Bring  its  scenes  before  me  ; 
Help  me  walk  from  day  to  day, 
With  its  shadows  o'er  me 

4  Near  the  Cross  I'll  watch  and  wait 

Hoping,  trusting  ever, 
Till  I  reach  the  golden  strand, 
Just  beyond  the  river. 

<46.  Tune—G.  II.  <£  S  Songs,  page  47 

OH,  bliss  of  the  purified,  bliss  of  the  free, 
I  plunge  in  the  crimson  tide  opened  for  me  ; 
O'er  sin  and  uncleanness  exulting  I  stand, 
And  point  to  the  print  of  the  nails  in  His  handc 

Cho. — Oh,  sing  of  His  mighty  love, 
Sing  of  His  mighty  love, 
Sing  of  His  mighty  love, 
Mighty  to  save. 


36      GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  SONGS. 


2  Oh,  bliss  of  the  purified,  Jesus  is  mine, 
No  longer  in  dread  condemnation  I  pine; 
In  conscious  salvTation  I  8in<*  of  His  grace, 
Who  lifteth  upon  me  the  light  of  His  face. 

3  Oh,  bliss  of  the  purified!  bliss  of  the  pure  ! 

No  wound  hath  the  soul  that  His  blood  cannot 
v  cure ; 

No  sorrow-bowed  head  but  may  sweetly  find  rest, 
No  tears  but  may  dry  them  on  Jesus'  breast. 

4  O,  Jesus  the  crucified  !  Thee  will  I  sing, 

My  blessed  Redeemer,  my  God  and  my  King ; 
My  soul  filled  with  rapture  shall  shout  o'er  the 
grave, 

And  triumph  in  death  in  the  Mighty  to  Save." 
47.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  43. 


'OT  now,  my  child, — a  little  more  rough  tossing, 

A  little  longer  on  the  billows'  foam  ; 


A  few  more  jonrneyings  in  the  desert  darkness, 
And  then  the  sunshine  of  thy  Fathers  Home! 

2  Not  now  ;  for  I  have  wanderers  in  the  distance, 

And  thou  must  call  them  in  with  patient  love ; 
Not  now  for  I  have  sheep  upon  the  mountains, 
And  thou  must  follow  them  where'er  they  rove. 

3  Not  now  ;  for  I  have  loved  ones  sad  and  weary  ; 

Wilt  thou  not  cheer  them  with  a  kindly  smile  ? 
Sick  ones,  who  need  thee  in  their  lonely  sorrow  ; 
Wiit  thou  not  tend  them  yet  a  little  while  1 
•  4  Not  now  ;  for  wounded  hearts  are  sorely  bleeding, 
And  thou  must  teach  those  widowed  hearts  ^> 
sing ; 

Not  now  ;  for  orphan's  tears  are  quickly  falling, 
They  must  be  gathered  'neath  some  sheltering 
wing. 

5  Go,  with  the  name  of  Jesus,  to  the  dying, 

And  speak  that  Name  in  all  its  living  power ; 
Why  should  thy  fainting  heart  grow  chill  ard 
weary  ? 

Canst  thou  not  watch  with  Me  one  little  hour  ? 


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6  One  little  hour !  and  then  the  glorious  crowning, 
The  golden  harp -strings,  and  the  victor's  palni 
One  little  hour  !  and  then  the  hallelujah  ! 
Eternity's  long,  deep  thanksgiving  psalm  ! 

4:8.  Tur*e—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  vage  49. 

SAVIOUR,  more  than  life  to  me, 
I  am  clinging,  clinging  close  to  Thee  ; 
Let  Thy  precious  blood  applied, 
Keep  me  ever,  ever  near  Thy  side. 

Sef. — Every  day,  every  hour, 

Let  me  feel  Thy  cleansing  power : 

May  Thy  tender  love  to  me, 

Bind  me  closer,  closer,  Lord,  to  Thee. 

2  Through  this  changing  world  below 
Lead  me  gently,  gently  as  I  go  ; 
Trusting  Thee,  I  cannot  stray, 

I  can  never,  never  lose  my  way. 

3  Let  me  love  Thee  more  and  more, 
Till  this  fleeting,  fleeting  life  is  o'er; 
Till  my  soul  is  lost  in  love, 

In  a  brighter,,  brighter  world  above. 


49.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  50. 

GRACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 
Harmonious  to  the  ear; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

Ref. — Saved  by  grace  alone, 
This  is  ail  my  plea ; 
Jesus  died  for  all  mankind, 
And  Jesus  died  for  me. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  a  way 
To  save  rebellious  man ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 


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3  Grace  taught  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days  ; 
It  lavs  in  heaven  The  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  our  praise. 


0  Tune— G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  51. 

PRECIOUS  promise  God  hath  given 
To  the  weary  passer  by, 
On  the  way  from  earth  to  heaven, 
<k  I  will  guide  thee  with  Mine  eye." 

Ref. — I  will  £uide  thee,  I  will  truide  thee, 
I  will  guide  thee  with  Mine  eye; 
On  the  way  from  earth  to  heaven 
I  will  guide  thee  with  Mine  eye. 

2  When  temptations,  almost  win  thee, 

And  thy  trusted  watchers  fly; 
Let  this  promise  ring  within  thee, 
"  I  will  guide  thee  with  Mine  eye." 

3  When  thy  secret  hopes  have  perished, 

In  the  grave  of  years  gone  by ; 
Let  this  promise  still  be  cherished, 
"  I  will  guide  thee  with  Mine  eye." 

4  When  the  shades  oflife  are  falling, 

And  the  hour  has  come  to  die  ; 
Hear  thy  trusty  Pilot  calling, 
"I  will  guide  thee  with  Mine  eye." 


Tune — G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  52. 

HE  leadeth  me  !  oh !  blessed  thought, 
Oil  !  words  with  heavenly  comfort  fraught  j 
Whate'er  I  do,  where'er  I  be, 
Still  'tis  God's  hand  that  leadeth  me. 


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Ref. — He  leadeth  me  !  He  leadeth  me ! 

By  His  own  hand  He  leadeth  me ; 
His  faithful  follower  I  would  be, 
For  by  His  hand  He  leadeth  me. 
2  Sometimes  'mid  scenes  of  deepest  gloom, 
Sometimes  where  Eden's  bowers  bloom, 
By  waters  still,  o'er  troubled  sea, — 
Still  'tis  His  hand  that  leadeth  me. 
Lord,  I  would  clasp  Thy  hand  in  mine. 
Nor  ever  murmur  nor  repine — 
Content,  whatever  lot  I  see, 
Since  'tis  my  God  that  leadeth  me. 
And  when  my  task  on  earth  is  done, 
When,  by  Thy  grace  the  victory's  won, 
E'en  death's  cold  wave  I  will  not  flee, 
Since  God  through  Jk  «'dan  leadeth  me. 

52.  Tune—G.  H.  <&  S.  Songs,  page  53. 

DOWN  life's  dark  \ ale  we  wander^ 
Till  Jesus  comes; 
We  watch  and  wait  and  wonder, 
Till  Jesus  comes. 

Cho. — All  joy  His  loved  ones  bringing, 

When  Jesus  comes; 
All  praise  through  heaven  ringings 

When  Jesus  comes. 
All  beauty  bright  and  vernal, 

When  Jesus  comes ; 
All  glory,  grand,  eternal, 

When  Jesus  comes. 

2  Oh,  let  my  lamp  be  burning 

When  Jesus  comes ; 
For  Him  my  soul  be  yearning, 
When  Jesus  comes. 

3  No  more  heart-pangs  nor  sadness 

When  Jesus  comes ; 
Ail  peace  and  joy  and  gladness, 
When  Jesus  comes. 


.40      GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  SONGS. 


4  All  doubts  and  fears  will  vanish, 

When  Jesus  comes ; 
All  gloom  His  face  will  banish, 
When  Jesus  comes. 

5  He'll  know  the  way  was  dreary. 

When  Jesus  comes; 
He'll  know  the  feet  grew  weary, 
When  Jesus  comes. 

6  He'll  know  what  griefs  oppressed  me, 

When  Jesus  comes ; 
Oh,  how  His  arms  will  rest  me  ! 
When  Jesus  comes. 


53.  Tune-  -G.  H.  <&  S.  Songs,  page  54. 

WHAT  !  "lay  my  sins  on  Jesus V* 
God's  well-T,eloved  Son ! 
No  !  'tis  a  truth  most  precious, 
That  God  e'en  that  has  done. 

Cho. — Hallelujah,  Jesus  saves  me, 

He  makes  me  "  white  as  snow.5* 
Hallelujah,  Jesus  saves  me, 
He  makes  me  "  white  as  snow/ 

2  Yes,  'tis  a  truth  most  precious, 

To  all  who  do  believe, 
God  laid  our  sins  on  Jesus, 
Who  did  the  load  receive. 

3  What !  "  bring  our  guilt  to  Jesus  f  w 

To  wash  away  our  stains ; 
The  act  is  passed  that  freed  us, 
And  naught  to  do  remains- 


54.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  55. 

JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 
And  that  Thou  bidd'st  me  come  to  Thes., 
0  Lamb  of  God  !  I  come,  I  come  ! 


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2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot} 
O  Lamb  of  God !  I  come,  I  come  ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conliict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 

0  Lamb  of  God  !  I  come,  I  coine  ! 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind, 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God  !  I  come,  I  come  ! 

5  Just  as  I  am;  Thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 
O  Lamb  of  God !  I  come,  I  come! 


55.  Tune — G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  56. 

TO-DAY  the  Saviour  calls: 
Ye  wand'rers  come ; 
O,  ye  benighted  souls, 
W  hy'  longer  roam  ? 

2  To-day  the  Saviour  calls : 

Oh,  listen  now ; 
Within  these  sacred  wails 
To  Jesus  bow. 

3  To-day  the  Saviour  calls  ? 

For  refuge  fly ; 
The  storm  of  justice  falls, 
And  death  is  nigh, 

4  The  Spirit  calls  to-day : 

Yield  to  His  power ; 
Oh,  grieve  Him  not  away  % 
'Tls  mercy's  hour. 


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Q0  Tune—G.  H  &  S.  Songs,  page  56. 

THE  great  Physician  now  is  near, 
The  sympathizing  Jesus : 
He  speaks  the  drooping  heart  to  cheer? 
Oh,  hear  the  voice  of  Jesus. 

Choc — Sweetest  note  in  seraph  song, 

Sweetest  name  on  mortal  tongue, 
Sweetest  carol  ever  sung, 
Jesus,  blessed  Jesus. 

2  Tour  many  sins  are  all  forgiven. 

Oh,  hear  the  voice  of  Jesus; 
Go  on  your  way  in  peace  to  heavenf 
And  wear  a  crown  with  Jesus. 

3  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb ! 

I  now  believe  in  Jesus  , 
I  love  the  blessed  Saviour's  name, 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus. 

4  The  children  too,  both  great  and  small, 

Who  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 
May  now  accept  the  gracious  call 
To  work  and  live  for  Jesus. 

5  Come,  brethren,  help  me  sing  His  praise 

Oh,  praise  the  name  of  Jesus  ; 
Come,  sisters,  all  your  voices  raise, 
Oh,  bless  the  name  of  Jesus, 

€  His  name  dispels  my  guilt  and  fear, 
No  other  name  but  Jesus ; 
Oh.  how  my  soul  delights  to  hear 
The  precious  name  of  Jesus. 

t  And  when  to  that  bright  world  above, 
We  rise  to  see  our  Jesus, 
We'll  sing  around  the  throne  of  lov© 
His  nam©,  the  name  -of  Jesm 


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57.  Tune—G,  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  57. 

0 CHRIST,  what  burdens  bowed  Thy  ms&l 
Our  load  was  laid  on  Thee  ; 
Thou  stoodest  in  the  sinner's  stead, 

Didst  bear  all  ill  for  me. 
A  Victim  led,  Thy  blood  was  shed", 
.Now  there's  no  load  for  me. 

2  Death  and  the  curse  were  in  our  cup— 

O  Christ,  'twas  full  for  Thee  ! 
But  Thou  hast  drained  the  last  dark  dr©§&— 

'Tis  empty  now  for  me. 
That  bitter  cup — love  drank  it  up ; 

Now  blessings'  draught  for  me. 

3  Jehovah  lifted  up  His  rod— 

O  Christ,  it  fell  on  Tli.ee  ! 
Thou  wast  sore  stricken  of  Thy  God; 

There's  not  one  stroke  for  me. 
Thy  tears,  Thy  blood,  beneath  it  flowed^ 

Thy  Driusing  healeth  me. 

4  The  tempest's  awful  voice  was  heard— 

O  Christ,  it  broke  on  Thee  ! 
Thy  open  bosom  was  my  ward, 

It  braved  the  storm  for  me. 
Thy  form  was  scarred,  Thy  visage  marred 

Itfow  cloudless  peace  for 'me. 

5  Jehovah  bade  His  sword  awake— 

O  Christ,  it  woke  'gainst  Thee  ! 
Thy  blood  the  flaming  blade  must  slake  j 

Thy  heart  its  sheath  must  be — 
Ail  for  my  sake,  my  peace  to  make  ; 

Now  sleeps  that  sword  for  me. 

6  For  me,  Lord  Jesus,  Thou  hast  died, 

And  I  have  died  in  Thee ; 
Thou'rt  risen  :  my  bands  are  all  untied, 

And  now  Thou  liv'st  m  me. 
When  punned,  made  wLite,  and  faded. 

Thy  Qlob-z  thep  few  a** 


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58  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  58. 

OH,  to  be  over  yonder! 
In  that  land  of  wonder,, 
Where  the  angel  voices  mingle,  and  the  angel  harpers 
ring; 

To  be  free  from  pain  and  sorrow  > 
And  the  anxious,  dread  to-morrow, 
Yo  rest  in  light  and  sunshine,  in  the  presence  of  iht. 
King. 

2  Oh,  to  be  over  yonder  I 

My  yearning  heart  grows  fonder 
Of  looking  to  the  east,  to  see  the  blessed  day-sta> 
bring 

Some  tidings  of  the  waking, 
The  cloudless,  pure  day  breaking ; — 
My  heart  is  yearning — yearning  for  the  coming  of  th* 
King. 

3  Oh,  to  be  over  yonder  ? 
Alas  \  I  sigh  and  wonder 

Wh%  clings  my  poor  weak,  sinful  heart  to  any  earfchlj 

thing  , 

Eacn  tie  oi  earih  must  sever; 
And  pass  away  for  ever , 
But  fcnere's  no  more  separation  in  tne  presence  o*  Uiv 
King 

4  Oh,  when  snail  t  be  dwelling-  

Where  angel  voices,  swelling 

In  triumphant  hallelujahs,  make  the  vaulted  hea/eir 
ring  ? 

Where  the  pearly  gates  are  gleaming. 
And  the  morning  star  is  beaming? 
Oh,  when  shall  I  be  yonder  in  the  presence  ot  tl 
King? 

5  Oh,  when  shall  I  bo  yonder  f 
The  longing  groweth  stronger 

Ifo  join  in  all  the  trasses  the  redeemed  cues  do  sin$ 


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Within  those  heavenly  places, 
Where  the  angels  vail  their  faces, 
In  awe  and  adoration  in  the  presence  of  the  King 

6  Oh,  I  shall  soon  be  yonder, 
And  lonely  as  I  wander, 
Yearning  for  the  welcome  summer — longing  for  the 
bird's  fleet  wing ; 
The  midnight  may  be  dreary, 
And  the  heart  be  worn  and  weary, 
But  there's  no  more  shadow  yonder  in  the  presence 
of  the  King. 


59.  Tune—G.  II  <&  S.  Songs,  page  59. 

I AM  coming  to  the  cross  ; 
I  am  poor,  and  weak,  and  blind ; 
I  am  counting  all  but  dross, 
I  shall  full  salvation  find. 
Cho. — I  am  trusting,  Lord  in  Thee„ 
Blest  Lamb  of  Calvary ; 

Humbly  at  Thy  cross  I  bow, 
Save  me,  Jesus,  save  me  now. 

2  Long  my  heart  has  sighed  for  Thee, 

Long  has  evil  reigned  within  \ 
Jesus  sweetly  speaks  tome, — 
u  I  will  cleanse  you  from  all  sin." 

3  Here  I  give  my  all  to  Thee, 

Friends,  and  time,  and  earthly  store  1 
Soul  and  body,  Thine  to  be, — 
Wholly  thine  for  evermore. 

4  In  thy  promises  I  trust, 

Now  I  feel  the  blood  applied ; 
I  am  prostrate  in  the  dust, 
I  with  Christ  am  crucifiad. 

5  Jesus  comes  !  He  fills  my  joul ! 

Perfected  in  Him  I  am  ; 
I  am  every  whit  made  whole; 
Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb- 


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)0         Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  60. 

ALL  the  way  my  Saviour  leads  Die  : 
What  have  I  to  ask  beside  ? 
Can  I  doubt  his  tender  mercy, 

Who  thro'  iife  lias  been  my  guide? 
Heavenly  peace,  divinest  comfort, 
Here  by  faith  in  Him  to  dwell ! 
|| :  For  I  know  whatever  befall  me, 
Jesus  doeth  all  things  well. :  II 

2  All  the  way  my  Saviour  leads  me; 

Cheers  each  winding  path  1  tread; 
Gives  me  grace  for  every  trial, 

Feeds  me  with  the  living  bread; 
Tho'  my  weary  steps  may  falter, 

And  my  soul  athirst  may  be, 
II :  Gushing  from  the  Rock  before  me, 

Lo  !  a  spring  of  joy  I  see. :  II 

3  All  the  way  my  Saviour  leads  me  ; 

Oh,  the  fullnes  of  his  love  ! 
Perfect  rest  to  me  is  promised 

In  my  Father's  house  above  ; 
When  my  spirit,  cloth'd  immortal, 

Wings  its  night  to  realms  of  day, 
|| :  This  my  song  through  endless  agea=— 

Jesus  led  me  all  the  way. :  || 


Tune—G.  H.  d-  S.  Songs,  page  61» 

GO  bury  thy  sorrow, 
The  world  hath  its  share : 
Go  bury  it  deeply, 

Go  hide  it  with  care; 
Go  think  of  it  calmly, 

When  curtained  by  night, 
Go  tell  it  to  Jesus. 

And  all  will  be  right 

2  Go  tell  it  to  Jesus, 

He  knoweth  thy  grief; 
G  o  tell  it  to  J esus, 
He'll  send  thee  relief, 


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Go  gather  the  sunshine 
He  sheds  on  the  way  ; 

He'lllighten  thy  burden. 
Go,  weary  one,  pray. 

3  Hearts  growing  a-weary 

With  iiea vier  woe 
Now  d»oop  'mid  the  darkness—-* 

Go  comfort  them,  go, 
Go  bury  thy  sorrows, 

Let  others  be  blest; 
Go  give  them  the  sunshine, — 

Tell  Jesus  the  rest. 


62.  Tune—G.  H  &  S.  Songs,  page  62. 

COME  to  the  Saviour,  make  no  delay ; 
Here  in  His  word  He's  shown  us  the  way  \ 
Here  in  our  midst  He's  standing  to  day, 
Tenderly  saying.  4*  Come  !" 

Cho. — Joyful,  joyfulwill  the  meeting  be, 

When  from  sin  our  hearts  are  pure  and  free ; 
And  we  shall  gather,  Saviour,  with  Thee 
In  our  eternal  home. 

2  "  Suffer  the  children  !"  Oh,  hear  His  voice, 
Let  ev'ry  heart  leap  forth  and  rejoice, 
And  let  us  freely  make  Him  our  choice  ; 

Do  not  delay,*  but  come. 

3  Think  once  again,  He's  with  116  to-day  ; 
Heed  now  His  blest  commands,  and  obey  f 
Hear  now  His  accents  tenderly  say, 

"  Will  you,  my  children  come?" 


83,  Tune—G.  II.  &  S.  Songs,  page  63. 

I HEAR  Thy  welcome  voice 
That  calls  me,  Lord,  to  Thee 
For  cleansing  in  Thy  precious  blood 
That  flowed  on  Calvary. 
Cho, — I  am  coming  Lord ! 

C^iLiifl^  ^aow  io  Thee  S 


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Wash  me,  cleanse  me  in  the  blood 
That  flowed  on  Calvary. 

2  Tho'  coming  weak  and  vile, 

Thon  dost  my  strength  assure ; 
Thou  dost  my  vileness  fully  cleanse, 
Till  spotless  all  and  pijpe. 

3  'Tis  Jesus  calls  me  on 

To  perfect  faith  and  love; 
To  perfect  hope,  and  peace,  and  trust, 
For  earth  and  heaven  above. 

4  'Tis  Jesus  who  confirms 

The  blessed  work  within, 
By  adding  grace  to  welcomed  grace. 
Where  reigned  the  power  of  sin. 

5  And  He  the  witness  gives 

To  loyal  hearts  and  free, 
That  every  promise  is  fulfilled, 
If  faith  but  brings  the  plea. 

6  All  hail,  atoning  blood  ! 

All  hail,  redeeming  grace  ! 
All  hail,  the  Gift  of  Christ,  our  Lord, 
Our  Strength  and  Righteousness! 


©4-.         Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  64. 

rPO  the  hall  of  the  feast  came  the  sinful  and  ih.tr  { 
X  She  heard *in  the  city  that  Jeaus  was  there ; 
Unheeding  the  splendor  that  blazed  on  the  board, 
H  :  She  silently  knelt  at  the  feet  of  the  Lord.  :.| 

2  The  frown  and  the  murmur  went  round  through 
them  all, 

That  one  so  unhallowed  should  tread  in  that  hall ; 
And  some  said  the  poor  would  be  objects  more 


|j :  As  the  wealth  of  her  perfume  she  ahower'd  on 
3  She  heard  but  the  Saviour,  she  epoke  but  with 


She  dare  tot  look  up  to  the  heaven  of  His  eyes  : 


meet, 


sighb ; 


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And  the  hot  tears  gushed  forth  at  each  heave  of  her 
breast,  [pressed.  :  || 

(j ;  As  her  lips  to  His    sandals  were  thobbingly 

4  In  the  sky,  after  i^mpest,  as  shineth  the  bow, — 
In  the  glance  of  the  sunbeam,  as  melteth  the  snow, 
He  looked  on  that  lost  one:  "her  sins  were  for- 
given," [heaven. : 

J; And  the  sinner  went  forth  in  the  beauty  of 


65.         Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs  page  65. 

BRIGHTLY  beams  our  Father's  mercy 
From  His  light-house  evermore 
But  to  us  He  gives  the  keeping 
Of  the  lights  along  the  shore. 

Cho. — Let  the  lower  lights  be  burning  ! 

Send  a  gleam  across  the  wave ! 
Some  poor  fainting,  struggling  seaman 
You  may  rescue,  you  may  save. 

2  Dark  the  night  of  sin  has  settled, 

Loud  the  angry  billows  roar  ; 
Eager  eyes  are  watching,  longing, 
For  the  lights  along  the  shore. 

3  Trim  your  feeble  lamp,  my  brother : 

Some  poor  seaman  tempest-tost, 
Trying  now  to  make  the  harbor, 
In  the  darkness  may  be  lost. 


66,  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs ,  page  66. 

ALONG  time  I  wandered  in  darkness  and  aki, 
And  wondered  if  ever  the  light  would  snine  in , 
I  heard  Christian  friends  tell  of  rapture  divine, 
And  wish'd,  how  I  wish'd  that  their  Saviour  were 
mine. 

Cho.- -I  wish'd  He  were  mine,  yes,  I  wish'd  He  were 
mine ;  (were  mine. 

I  wished,  how  I  wished,  that  their  Savioui 


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2  I  heard  the  glad  gospel  of  "  good- will  to  men  ;  ' 
I  read  "  whosoever  "  -again  and  again ; 

I  said  to  my  soul,  "  Can  that  promise  be  thine  i  " 
And  then  began  hoping  that  t^sus  was  mine. 

Cho. — I  hoped  He  was  mine,  yes,  I  hoped  He  was 
mine ; 

I  then  began  hoping  that  Jesus  was  mine. 

3  Oh,  mercy  surprising,  He  saves  even  me ! 

"  Thy  portion  forever,"  He  says,  "  will  I  be," 
On  His  word  I'm  resting — assurance  divine— 
I'm  "  hoping  "  no  longer — I  know  He  is  mine ! 
^iio. — I  know  He  is  mine,  yes,  I  know  He  is  mine  ! 
I'm  "  hoping  "  no  longer — I  know  He  is  mine 

67.         Tune—G.  II.  &  S.  Songs,  page  67. 

rpHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
X  Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 

And  pleasures  banish  pain  ; 
There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never  with 'ring  flowers  ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

2  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between  ; 
Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er  ; 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood 

Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

t*S.      Tune — Rathbun.  8s  a  7s.   Key  0. 

IN  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 
Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story, 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 


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2  When  the  woes  of  life  overtake  me, 

Hopes  deceive  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me  ; 
•  Lo  !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming, 
Adds  new  luster  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified; 
Peace  is  there,  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 


Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  68. 
it  HPILL  He  come  !  " — Oh,  let  the  words 
J_  Linger  on  the  trembling  chords  ; 
Let  the  "  little  while  "  between 
In  their  golden  light  be  seen  ; 
Let  us  think,  how  heav'n  and  horn© 
Lie  beyond  tbat  "  Till  He  come  1 " 

2  When  the  weary  ones  we  love 
Enter  on  that  rest  above, 

When  their  words  of  love  and  cheei 
Fall  no  longer  on  our  ear, 
Hush  !  be  every  murmur  dumb, 
It  is  only  "  Till  He  come  /" 

3  Clouds  and  darkness  round  us  presa? 
Would  we  have  one  sorrow  less  1 
All  the  sharpness  of  the  cross, 

All  that  tells  the  world  is  loss, 
Death,  and  darkness,  and  the  tomb, 
Pain  us  only  "  Till  He  come  I  " 

4  See  the  feast  of  love  is  spread, 
Drink  the  wine  and  eat  the  bread  ; 
Sweet  memorials,  till  the  Lord 
Call  us  round  His  heavenly  board, 
Some  from  earth,  from  glory  some. 
Severed  only  "  Till  He  come  I  " 


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Dennis.    S.  M.  Key  F. 

HOW  solemn  are  the  words, 
And  yet  to  faith  how  plain, 
Which  Jesus  uttered  while  on  earth— 

' '  Ye  must  be  born  again  1 11 

2  "Ye  must  be  born  again  !  n 

For  so  hath  God' decreed  , 
No  reformation  will  suffice — 
'Tis  life  poor  sinners  need. 

3  "  Ye  must  be  born  ag-ain  !  " 

And  life  in  Christ  must  have  ; 
In  vain  the  soul  may  elsewhere  go— 
'Tis  He  alone  can  save. 

4  "  Ye  must  be  born  again  1 " 

Or  never  enter  heaven  ; 
'Tis  only  hlood-washed  ones  are  there— 
The  ransomed  and  forgiven. 


Ortonville.   C.  M.  Key  Bfc. 

HOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer  s  ear  ;  — — 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

&  it  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 
And  caLns  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  Dear  Name,  the  Rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding-place ; 
My  never-failing  treasure,  filled 

With  boundless  stores  of  grace.  « 

4  Jesus  my  Shepherd,  Saviour,  Friend; 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 
Mv  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End,-— 
Acce^  the  *>raise  I  bring. 


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5  I  would  Thy  boundless  love  proclaim 
With  every  fleering  breath  ; 
So  shall  the  music  of" Thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 


72.  Tune—  G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  69. 

TAKE  the  name  of  Jesus  with  you, 
Child  of  sorrow  and  of  woe — 
It  will  joy  and  comfort  give  you, 
Take  it,  then,  where'er  you  go. 

Cho. — Precious  name,  O  how  sweet, 

Hope  of  earth  and  joy  of  heaven; 
Precious  name.  O  how  sweet, 

Hope  of  earth  and  joy  of  heaven. 

2  Take  the  name  of  Jesus  ever, 

As  a  shield  from  every  snare  ; 
If  temptations  round  vou  gather. 
Breathe  that  Holy  Karne  in  prayer. 

3  Oh  !  the  precious  name  of  Jeans  ; 

How  it  thrills  our  souls  with  joy, 
When  His  loving  arms  receive  us, 
And  His  songs  our  tongues  employ  I 

*  At  the  name  of  Jeeus  bowing, 
if  ailing  prostrate  at  His  feet, 
King  of  kings  in  heav'n  we'll  crown  Him 
When  our  journev  is  complete. 


*73.  Tune—G.  H.  dt  S.  Songs,  page  <u. 

IT  passe th  knowledge  ;  chat  dear  Jove  01  Thii «  I 
My  Jesus !  Saviour!  Yet  this  soul  of  mine 
Would  of  that  love,  in  all  its  depth  and  length, 
Its  height,  and  breadth,  and  everiassing  etres|$k 
Know  more  and  mom 


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2  It  passeth  telling  !  that  dear  love  of  Thine, 
My  Jesus !  Saviour  !  Yet  these  lips  of  mine 
Would  fain  proclaim  to  sinners  far  and  near 
A  love  which  can  remove  all  guilty  fear, 

Aiid  lo  ve  beget. 

3  It  passeth  praises  !  that  dear  love  of  Thine, 
My  Jesus !  Saviour !  Yet  this  heart  of  mine 
Would  sing  a  love  so  rich,  so  full,  so  free, 
Which  brought  an  undone  sinner,  such  as  me, 

Eight  home  to  God. 

4  But  ah  !  I  cannot  tell,  or  sing,  or  know, 
The  fulnesb  of  that  love,  whilst  here  below 
Yet  my  poor  vessel  I  may  freely  bring  ; — 
O  Thou  who  art  of  love  the  living  spring, 

My  vessel  till. 

L  I  am  ari  empty  vessel !  scarce  one  thought 
Or  look  of  lcjve  to  Thee  I've  ever  brought ; 
Yet  I  may  come,  and  come  again  to  Thee 
With  thiu — the  contrite  sinner's  truthful  plea — 

i:  Thou  lovest  me  /" 

,   Oh  !  fill  wev  Jesus!  Saviour!  with  Thy  love! 
May  wots  but  drive  me  to  the  fount  above ; 
Thither  may  I  in  childlike  faith  draw  nigh, 
And  neve*'  to  another  fountain  Hy 
But  unto  Thee. 

T  And  when,  my  Jesus  !  Thy  dear  face  I.  see, 
When  at  Thy"  lofty  throne"  I  bend  the  knee, 
Then  of  Thy  love — in  all  its  breadth  and  length, 
Its  height,  and  depth,  and  everlasting  strength — 
My  soul  shall  sing. 


V4.  Tune — G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  71. 

OTI,  to  be  nothing,  nothing, 
Only  to  lie  at  His  feet, 
A  broken  and  emptied  vessel, 
For  the  Master's  use  made  meet. 


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Emptied  that  He  might  fill  me 
As  forth  to  His  service  I  go; 

Broken,  that  so  unhindered, 

His  life  through  me  might  flow. 

Gso. — Oh,  to  he  nothing,  nothing, 
Only  to  lie  at  His  feet, 
A  broken  and  emptied  vessel, 
For  the  Master's  use  made  meet. 

2  Oh,  to  be  nothing,  nothing, 

Only  as  led  by  His  hand  ; 
A  messenger  at  His  gateway, 

Only  waiting  for  His  command  j 
Only  an  instrument  ready 

His  praises  to  sound  at  His  will, 
Willing,  should  He  not  require  me 

In  silence  to  wait  on  Him  still. 

3  Oh,  to  be  nothing,  nothing, 

Painful  the  humbling  may  be; 
Yet  low  in  the  dnst  I'd  lay  me 

That  the  world  might  my  Saviour  see. 
Bather  be  nothing,  nothing, — 

To  Him  let  their  voices  be  raised ; 
He  is  the  Fountain  of  blessing, 

He  only,  is  most  to  be  praised. 


75.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  72. 

i6  A  LMOST  persuaded"  now  to  believe  j 
XJL  "  Almost  persuaded  "  Christ  to  receive 
Seems  now  some  soul  to  say, 
"  Go,  Spirit,  go  Thy  way, 
Some  more  convenient  day 
On  Thee  I'll  call." 
2  "  Almost  persuaded,"  come,  come  to-day; 
"Almost  persuaded,"  turn  not,  awayj 
Jesus  invites  you  here, 
Angels  are  lingering  near, 
Prayers  rise  from  hearts  so  dear : 
"  O  wanderer,  come." 


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3  "  Almost  persuaded,"  harvest  is  past! 
"  Almost  persuaded,"  doom  comes  at  last  t 
"  Almost "  cannot  avail ; 
"  Almost"  is  but  to  fail ! 
Sad,  sad,  that  bitter  waflr- 
"  Almost— but  lost  P 

i  "TQ,  Tune — G.  H.  <&  S.  Songs,  page  78. 

IjTULLY  persuaded,  Lord.  I  believe ! 
;   Fully  persuaded,  Thy  Spirit  give; 
I  will  obey  Thy  call ; 
Low  at  Thy  feet  I  fall ; 
I?6w  I  surrender  all, 
Christ  to  receive. 

2  Fully  persuaded — Lord,  hear  my  cryf 
Fully  persuaded — pass  me  not  by  ; 

Just  as  I  am,  I  come, 
I  will  no  longer  roam, 

0  make  my  heart  Thy  home; 
Save,  or  l  die ! 

3  Fully  persuaded,  no  more  opprest, 
Fully  persuaded,  now  I  am  blest ; 

Jesus  is  now  my  Guide, 

1  will  in  Christ  abide; 
My  soul  is  satisfied 

In  Him  to  rest ! 

Fully  persuaded,  Jesus  is  mine ; 

Fully  persuaded,  Lord,  I  am  thine! 
O  make  my  love  to  Thee 
Like  Thine  own  love  to  me, 
So  rich,  so  full  and  free, — 
Saviour  divine  ! 


77.  Tunt~G.  II.  &  S.  Songs,  page  U. 

SWEET  hour  of  prayer  !  sweet  hour  ot  prayer  I 
That  calls  me  from  a  world  of  care, 
And  bids  me  at  my  Father's  throne 
Make  all  my  wants  and  wishes  known ; 


GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  SONGS, 


In  seasons  of  distress  and  grief. 

My  soul  has  often  found  relief. 

M:  And  oft  escaped  the  tempter's  snare, 

By  thy  return,  sweet  hour  of  prayer.  :H 

S5  Sweet  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  hour  of  prayer! 
Thy  wings  shall  my  petition  bear 
To  Him  whose  truth  and  faithfulness 
Engage  the  waiting  soul  to  bless. 
And  since  He  bids  me  seek  His  face, 
Believe  His  word,  and  trust  His  grace, 
b  I'll  cast  on  Him  my  every  care, 
And  wait  for  thee,  sweet  hour  of  prayer!: 

3  Sweet  hour  ot  prayer !  sweet  hour  of  prayer  I 
May  1  thy  consolation  share, 
Till"  from  Mount  Pisgah's  lofty  height, 
I  view  my  home  and  take  my  flight; 
This  robe  of  flesh  I'll  drop,  and  rise 
To  seize  the  everlasting  prize  ; 
II:  And  shout  while  passing  through  the  air, 
Farewell,  farewell,  sweet  hour  of  prayer  I  °  \\ 


78,  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  75. 

ONE  offer  of  salvation, 
To  all  the  world  make  known; 
The  only  sure  foundation 
Is  Christ  the  Corner  Stons. 

€)HOo — No  other  name  is  given, 

No  other  wTay  is  known, 
JTis  Jesus  Christ  the  First  and  Lasfc* 
He  saves,  and  He  alone. 

2  One  only  door  of  heaven 

Stands  open  wide  to-day, 
One  sacrifice  is  given, 
'Tis  Christ,  the  living  way. 

3  My  only  song  and  story 


My  only  hope  for  glory t 
The  Cross  of  Calvary0 


g$     COMPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  BQN@$k 


7  9 .  Tune—  G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  76. 

SOWING  the  seed  by  the  daylight  fair, 
Sowing  the  seed  by  the  noonday  glar®. 
Sowing  the  seed  by  the  fading  light, 
Sowing  the  seed  in  the  solemn  night; 
Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be  1 
Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be  1 
Cho.-II  Sown  in  the  darkness  or  sown  in  the  light, 
j| :  Sown  in  our  weakness  or  sown  in  our  might. 
Gathered  in  time  or  eternity, 
Sure,  ah,  sure  will  the  harvest  be. 

2  Sowing  the  seed  by  the  wayside  high, 
Sowing  the  seed  on  the  rocks  to  die, 
Sowing  the  seed  where  the  thorns  will  sp«Ml, 
SowTing  the  seed  in  the  fertile  soil ; 

Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  bel 
Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 

3  Sowing  the  seed  of  a  lingering  pain, 
Sowing  the  seed  of  a  maddened  brain, 
Sowing  th«3  seed  of  a  tarnished  name, 
Sowing  the  seed  of  eternal  shame  ; 

Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 
Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 

4  Sowing  the  seed  with  an  aching  heart, 
Sowing  the  seed  while  the  tear-drops  start^ 
SowTing  in  hope  till  the  reapers  come, 
Gladly  to  gather  the  harvest  home  ; 

Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be  1  \ 
Oh,  what  shall  the  harvest  be  ? 

80.  Tune—G.  H.  d-  S.  Songs,  page  78. 

THERE  is  life  for  a  look  at  the  Crucified  One, 
There  is  life  at  this  moment  for  thee  ; 
Then  look,  sinner,  look  unto  Him  and  be  saved, 
Unto  Him  who  was  nailed  to  the  tree. 
Bsf. — Look  !  look  !  look  and  live ! 

There  is  life  for  a  look  at  the  Crucified  One. 
There  is  life  at  this  moment  for  the©. 


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59 


d,  Oh,  why  was  He  there  as  the  Bearer  of  sin, 
If  on  Jesus  thy  guilt  was  not  laid  ? 


blood, 

If  His  dying  thy  debt  has  not  paid  ? 

B  It  is  not  thy  tears  of  repentance  and  prayers, 
But  the  Blood,  that  atones  for  the  soul ; 
On  Him,  then,  who  shed  it,  thou  may  est  at  once 
Thy  weight  of  iniquities  roll. 

4  Then  doubt  not  thy  welcome,  since  God  has  de 

clared 

There  remained  no  more  to  be  done ; 
That  once  in  the  end  of  the  world  He  appeared, 
And  completed  the  work  He  begun. 

5  Then  take  with  rejoicing  from  Jesus  at  once 

The  life  everlasting  He  gives  ; 
And  know  with  assurance  thou  never  canst  die 
Since  Jesus  thy  righteousness,  lives. 


8 1 .  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  79. 

YET  there  is  room  !  The  Lamb's  bright  hall  of  song, 
With  its  fair  glory,  beckons  thee  along ; 
Room,  room,  still  room  !  oh,  enter,  enter  now  I 

2  Day  is  declining,  and  the  sun  is  low  ; 

The  shadows  lengthen,  light»makes  haste  to  go: 
Room,  room,  still  room  !  oh,  enter,  enter  now ! 

&  The  bridal  hall  is  filling  for  the  feast : 

)  Pass  in,  pass  in,  and  be  the  Bridegroom's  guest? 

'    Room,  room,  still  room  !  oh,  enter,  enter  now ! 

4  It  fills,  it  fills,  that  hall  of  jubilee  ! 

Make  haste,  make  haste  ;  'tis  not  too  full  for  the©  : 
Room,  room,  still  room  !  oh,  enter,  enter  now  ; 

§  Yet  there  is  room  !  Still  open  stands  the  gate, 
The  gate  of  love  ;  it  is  not  yet  too  late  : 
Room,  room,  6till  room  !  oh,  enter,  enter  now  I 


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6  Pass  in,  pass  in  !  That  banquet  is  for  thee  ; 
That  cup  of  everlasting  love  is  free  ; 

Room,  room,  still  room  !  oh,  enter,  enter  now! 

7  All  heaven  is  there,  all  joy  !  Go  in,  go  in ; 
The  angels  beckon  thee  the  prize  to  win: 
Room,  room,  still  room  !  oh,  enter,  enter  now ! 

?  Louder  and  sweeter  sounds  the  loving  call ; 
Come  lingerer,  come  ;  enter  that  festal  hall : 
Room,  room,  still  room  !  oh,  enter,  enter  now! 

9  Ere  night  that  gate  may  close,  and  seal  thy  doom  ; 
Then  the  last,  low,  long  cry  : — "  No  room,  qc 
voom !  " 

No  room,  no  room : — oh,  woful  cry,  "  No  room ! " 


82.  G.H.&  S.  Songs,  page  80. 

ONLY  an  an  armour-bearer,  proudly  I  stand, 
Waiting  to  follow  at  the  King's  command; 
Marching  if  4  k  onward  "  shall  the  order  be, 
Standing  by  my  Captain,  serving  faithfully. 
Cuo.-Hear  ye  the  battle  cry  !  "  Forward,"  the  call ! 
See  !  see  the  filtering  ones  !  backward  they  fall 
|j :  Surely  the  Captain  may  depend  on  me, 
Though  but  an  armour-bearer  I  may  be.  :II 
$  Only  an  armour  bearer,  now  in  the  field, 
Gua'rding  a  shining  helmet,  sword,  and  shield, 
Waiting  to  hear  the^thrillhig  battle-cry, 
Ready  then  to  answer,  "  Master,  here  am  I." 
3  Only  an  armour-bearer,  yet  may  I  share 
Glory  immortal,  and  a  bright  crown  wear: 
If,  in  the  battle,  to  my  trust  I'm  true, 
Mine  shall  be  the  honors  in  the  Grand  Review. 

83.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  82. 

LIGHT  in  the  darkness,  sailor,  day  is  at  hand! 
See  o'er  the  foaming  billows  fair  Haven's  land, 
Drear  was  the  voyage,  sailor,  now  almost  o'er, 
Safe  within  the  life-boat,  sailor,  pull  for  the  shore. 


GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  SONGS.  Q\ 


-Qho. — Pull  for  the  shore,  sailor,  pull  for  the  shore  ! 

Heed  not  the  rolling  waves,  but  bend  to  the 

oar ;  [more  ! 

Safe  in  the  life- boat,  sailor,  cling  to  self  no 
Leave  the  poor  old  stranded  wreck,  and  pull 

for  the  shore. 

2  Trust  in  the  life -boat,  sailor,  all  else  will  fail, 
Stronger  the  surges  dash,  and  fiercer  the  gale, 
Heed  not  the  stormy  winds,  though  loudly  they 

roar ;  [shore. 
Watch  the  "bright  morning  star,"  and  pull  for  th* 

3  Bright  gleams  the  morning,  sailor,  up  lift  the  eye,. 
Clouds  and  darkness  disappearing,  glory  is  nigh  1 
Safe  in  the  life-boat,  sailor,  sing  evermore  ; 

"  Glory,  glory,  hallelujah  !  "  pull  for  the  shore. 

84:.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  84. 

SUN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near  ; 
Oh,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise, 
To  hide*  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eye-lids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live  ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine- 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin  ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  the  sick  :  enrich  the  poor 

With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  stor©; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 
Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 


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6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  wetake^, 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love, 
We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 

>,  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  84. 

JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high; 
Hide  me,  oh,  my  Saviour  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thees 
Leave,  oh,  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find  : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness; 
Vile,  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  ana"  grace. 

$  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  founds 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin  : 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound ; 

Make  me,  keep  me,  pure  within* 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee  ; 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  hearty 

Rise  to  all  eternity, 


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86.  Tune—G.  H.  <&  S.  Songs,  page  85. 

"D  OCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
JA>  Let  me  bide  myself  in  Thee  j 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed: 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Save  me  from  its  guilt  and  power, 

2  Not  the  labor  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  Thy  law's  demands; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  forever  flow, 
All  for  sm  could  not  atone  ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  '0ou  alone. 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling ; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  graces 
Foul,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, 
Wash  me,  Saviour',  or  I  die. 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyes  shall  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne,-** 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee. 

87.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  86. 

LORD,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 
Thou  art  scattering  fall  and  free- 
Showers  the  thirsty  land  refreshing* 
Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me —  ' — 
Cho. — Even  me,  even  me, 

Let  Thy  blessing  fall  on  me. 

2  Pass  me  not,  O  gracious  Father! 
Sinful  tho'  my  heart  may  be ; 
Thou  might'st  leave  me,  but  the  rather 
Let  Thy  mercy  fall  on  me. —  Even  me- 


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3  Pass  me  not,  0  tender  Saviour  ! 

Let  me  love  and  cling  to  Thee ; 
I  am  longing  for  Thy  favor ; 
Whilst  Thou'rt  calling,  oh,  call  me — Even  me. 

4  Pass  me  not,  0  mighty  Spirit ! 

Thou  can'st  make  the  blind  to  see ; 
Witnesser  of  Jesus'  merit, 

Speak  the  word  of  power  to  me. —  Even  me. 

5  Love  of  God,  no  pure  and  changeless  ; 

Blood  of  Christ,  so  rich  and  free ; 
Grace  of  God,  so  strong  and  boundless;  — 
Magnify  them  all  in  me. —  Even  me. 

6  Pass  me  not !  iffy  lost  one  bringing, 

Bind  my  heart,'  O  Lord,  to  Thee  ; 
While  the  streams  of  life  are  springing 
Blessing  others,  oh,  bless  me. — Even  me. 

88.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  86. 

GUIDE  me,  0  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand; 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  waters  flow; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  ; 

Strong  deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
'Bear  me" through  the  swelling  current, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side ; 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee, 


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)a  Tune—G.  II.  d-  S.  Songs,  page  87, 

YIELD  not  to  temptation, 
For  yielding  is  sin, 
Each  victory  will  belp  you 

Some  other  to  win ; 
Fight  manfully  onward, 
Dark  passions  subdue, 
Look  ever  to  Jesus, 
Hell  carry  you  through. 
CHOo— Ask  the  Saviour  to  help  you, 

Comfort,  strengthen,  and  keej,  /ott 
He  is  willing  to  aid  you, 
He  will  carry  you  through. 

2  Shun  evil  companions, 

Bad  language  disdain, 
God'sname  hold  in  rev:rence, 

Nor  take  it  in  vain ; 
Be  thoughtful  and  earnest, 

Kind-hearted  and  true, 
Look  ever  to  Jesus, 

He'll  carry  you  through., 

3  To  him  that  o'ercometh 

God  giveth  a  crown, 
Thro'  faith  we  shall  conquer, 

Though  often  cast  down  ; 
He  who  is  our  Saviour, 

Our  strength  will  renew, 
Look  ever  to  Jesus, 

Hell  carry  you  through. 

Tune — G.  II.  &  S.  Songs,  page  88. 

I LEFT  it  all  with  Jesua 
Long  go ; 
All  my  sins  1  brought  Him, 

And  my  woe. 
When  by  faith  I  saw  Him 

On  the  tree, 
Heard  His  small,  still  whispetj 
4  'Tis  for  thee/ 


GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  SONGS, 


|] :  From  my  heart  the  burden 
Rolled  away — Happy  day  ! :  i 

c2  I  leave  it  all  with  Jesus, 

For  He  knows 
How  to  steal  the  bitter 

■From  life's  woes ; 
How  to  gild  the  tear-drop 

With  His  smile, 
Make  the  desert  garden 

Bloom  awhile  ; 
II :  When  my  weakness  leaneth  I 
On  His  might,  All  seems  light,  s 

3  I  leave  it  all  with  Jesus 

Day  by  day ; 
Faith  can  firmly  trust  Him, 

Come  what  may. 
Hope  has  dropped  her  anchor^ 

Found  her  rest 
In  the  calm,  sure  haven 

Of  His  breast ; 
!!:  Love  esteems  it  heaven 
To  abide  At  His  side.  :!l 

4  Oh,  leave  it  all  with  Je*59 

Drooping  soul !- 
Tell  not  half  thy  story, 

But  the  whole. 
Worlds  on  worlds  are  hanging 

On  His  hand, 
Life  and  death  are  waiting 

His  command  ; 
II:  Yet  His  tender  bosom 
Makes  thee  room — Oh,  come  home. ; 


[ ,  Tune—G.  II.  &  S.  Songs,  page  89. 

THEIIE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Xmmaiiuel's  veins, 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood 
.    "Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 


GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  SONGS. 


Ref. — Lose  all  their  guilty  stains, 

Lose  all  their  guilty  stains  ; 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  floHi 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
And  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. — Wash  all,  &c. 

3  E'er  since  by  faith  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. — And  shall,  &c. 

4  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 

I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 
When  this  poor,  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. — Lies  silent,  &c. 


)2.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  90. 

OH,  think  of  the  home  over  there, 
By  the  side  of  the  river  of  light, 
Where  the  saints  all  immortal  and  fair, 
Are  robed  in  their  garments  of  white. 

Ref. — Over  there,  over  there, 

Oh,  thinrj;  of  the  home  over  there. 

Oh,  think  of  the  friends  over  there, 

Who  before  us  the  journey  have  trod, 
Of  the  songs  that  they  breathe  on  the  air, 
In  their  home  in  the  palace  of  God. 
Ref. —  Over  there,  over  there, 

Oh,  think  of  the  friends  over  there, 
3  My  Saviour  is  now  over  there, 

There  my  kindred  and  frienis  are  .at  rest? 
Then  away  from  my  sorrow  and  v;aije 
Let  me  ny  to  the  land  of  the  blest. 

Over  there,  over  there, 
My  Saviour  is  no  w  over  there. 


58      GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  SONGS. 


4  I'll  soon  be  at  home  over  there, 

For  the  end  of  my  journey  I  see ; 
Many  dear  to  my  heart,  over  there, 
Are  watching  and  waiting  for  me. 
Over  there,  over  there, 
soon  be  at  home  over  there. 


©3,  .Tune—G.  II.  &  S.  Songs,  page  91. 

MORE  holiness  give  me, 
More  strivings  within;  £ 
More  patience  in  sufF ring, 

More  sorrow  for  sin  ; 
More  faith  in  my  Saviour, 
More  sense  of  His  care  ; 
More  joy  in  His  service, 
More  purpose  in  prayer. 

2  More  gratitude  give  me, 

More  trust  in  the  Lord; 
More  pride  in  His  glory, 

More  hope  in  His  word  ; 
More  tears  for  His  sorrows, 

More  pain  at  His  grief; 
More  meekness  in  trial, 

More  praise  for  relief. 

3  More  purity  give  me, 

More  strength  to  o'ercome ; 
More  freedom  from  earth-stains, 
i  More  longings  for  home  ; 

More  fit  for  the  kingdom, 

More  used  would  I  be; 
More  blessed  and  holy, 

More,  Saviour,  like  Thee. 


94.  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  92. 

COME,  every  soul  by  sin  oppressed,. 
There's  mercy  with  the  Lord, 
And  Tie  will  surely  give  yon  rest, 
By  trusting  in  His  word. 


GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRIW  SONGS,  @g 


Cho. — Only  trust  Him,  only  trust  Him, 
Only  trust  Him  now  ; 
He  will  save  you,  He  wiTJ  save  you, 
He  will  save  you  now. 

2  For  Jesus  shed  His  precious  blood 

Kich  blessings  to  bestow  ; 
Plunge  now  into  the  crimson  flood 
That  washes  white  as  snow. 

3  Yes,  Jesus  is  the  Truth,  the  Way, 

That  leads  you  into  rest ; 
Believe  in  Him  without  delay, 
And  you  are  fully  blest. 

4  Come  then,  and  join  this  holy  band, 

And  on  to  glory  go, 
To  dwell  in  that  celestial  land, 
Where  joys  immortal  now. 

95.  Tune—G,  H.  <&  S,  Songs,  page  9$. 

OH,  come' to  the  Saviour  believe  in  His  nam®- 
And  ask  Him  your  heart  to  renew  ; 
He  waits  to  be  gracious,  O  turn  not  away, 
For  now  there  is  pardon  for  you. 
Cho. — Yes,  there  is  pardon  for  you, 
Yes,  there  is  pardon  for  you  ; 
For  Jesus  has  died  to  redeem  you, 
And  offers  full  pardon  to  you. 

2  The  way  of  transgression  that  leads  unto  death  s 

Oh,  why  will  you  longer  pursue  ? 
How  can  vou  reject  the  sweet  message  .of  love 
That  offers  full  pardon  for  you  ? 

3  Be  warned  of  your  danger ;  escape  to  the  cross ; 

Your  omy  salvation  is  there  ; 
Believe,  and  that  moment  the  Spirit  of  grace 
Will  answer  your  penitent  prayer. 


96.  Twm—G-.  H.  <£  S.  Songs,  page  94. 

NOTHING  but  leaves  !  The  spirit  grieves 
O'er  years  of  wasted  life  ; 
O'er  sins  indulged  while  conscience  slept, 


70      GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACKED  SONGS. 


O'er  vows  and  promises  unkept. 

And  reap  from  years  of  strife — 
Nothing  bat  leaves  !  nothing  but  leaves  ! 

2  Nothing  but  leaves  !  No  gathered  sheaves, 

Of  life's  fair  ripening  grain : 
We  sow  our  seeds ;  lo !  tares  and  weeds,— 
Words,  idle  words,  for  earnest  deeds — 

Then  reap,  with  toil  and  pain, 
Nothing  but  leaves  !  nothing  but  leaves  I 

3  Nothing  but  leaves !  Sad  inem'ry  weaves 

No  vail  to  hide  the  past : 
And  as  we  trace  our  weary  way, 
And  count  each  lost  and  misspent  day 

We  sadly  find  at  last — 
Nothing  but  leaves  !  nothing  but  leaves ! 

4  Ah,  who  shall  thus  the  Master  meet, 

And  bring  but  withered  leaves  1 
Ah,  who  shall  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 
Before  the  awful  judgment-seat 

Lav  down  for  golden  sheaves, 
Nothing  but  leaves !  nothing  but  leaves ! 


97,  Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  95. 

WHEN  He  cometh,  when  He  comefe 
To  make  up  His  jewels, 
All  His  jewels,  precious  jewels, 
His  loved  and  His  own. 
Cho. — Like  the  stars  of  the  morning, 
.  His  bright  crown  adorning, 
They  shall  shine  in  their  beauty, 
Bright  gems  for  His  crown. 

2  He  will  gather,  He  will  gather 
The  gems  for  His  kingdom  : 

All  the  pure  ones,  all  the  bright  ones? 
His  loved  and  His  own. 

3  Little  children,  little  children, 
Who  love  their  Redeemer, 

Are  the  jewels,  precious  jewels, 
His  loved  and  His  own. 


&OSPEL  HYMNS  AND  BACREB  BONGS.  71 


98.         Tune—G.  JET.  &  B.  8wigs}  page  96. 

66      O  work  in  My  vineyard ;"  there's  plenty  to  doi 
IX  The  harvest  is  great,  and  the  laborers  are  few^ 
There's  weeding,  and  fencing,  and  clearing  of  roots, 
And  ploughing,  and  sowing,  and  gathering  the 
fruits. 

There  are  foxes  to  take,  there  are  wolves  to  destroy? 
All  ages  and  ranks  I  can  fully  employ  : 
I've  sheep  to  be  tended,  and  lambs  to  be  fed ; 
The  lost  must  be  gathered,  the  weary  ones  led. 

Cho. — Go  work,  go  work,  go  work  in  My  vineyard  f 
There's  plenty  to  do  ; 
Go  work,  go  work.    The  harvest  is  great, 
And  the  laborers  are  few. 

S  "  Go  work  in  My  vineyard ;"  I  claim  thee  as  Mine  $ 
With  blood  did  I  buy  thee  and  al)  that  is  thine — 
Thy  time  and  thy  talents,  %hy  loftiest  powers, 
Thy  warmest  aifections,  thy  sunn;est  hours. 
I  willingly  yielded  My  kingdom  for  thee, 
The  songs  of  archangels — to  hang  on  the  tree, 
In  pain  and  temptation,  in  anguish  and  seame, 
I  paid  Jhy  full  ransom  ;  My  purchase  I  claim. 

sJ  "  Go  work  in  My  vineyard ;"  oh,  work  wh:le  %m 
day ! 

The  bright  hours  of  sunshine  are  hastening  away, 
And  night's  gloomy  shadows  are  gathering  fast , 
Then  the  time  for  our  labor  shall  ever  be  past. 
Begin  in  the  morning  and  toil  all  the  day  ; 
Thy  strength  I'll  supply,  and  thy  wages  I'll  pay  5 
And  blessed,  thrice  blessed,  the  diligent  few 
Who'll  finish  the  labor  I've  given  them  to  do. 


fJ2     GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SAC  BED  SONG& 


99c  Tune—G.  B.  &  S,  Songs,  page  97. 

DEPTH  of  mercy  !  can  there  be 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me  1 
Can  my  Crod  His  wrath  forbear  1 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare  ?  * 

2  I  have  long  withstood  His  grace  j 
Long  provoked  Him  to  His  face  ; 
Would  not  hearken  to  His  calls, 
Grieved  Him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Now,  incline  me  to  repent ; 
Let  me  now  my  sins  lament ; 
Now  my  foul  revolt  deplore, 
Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 

i  00.       Tune—G.  II.  &  S.  Songs,  page  98. 

MY  heart,  that  was  heavy  and  sad, 
Was  made  to  rejoice  and  be  glad^ 
And  peace  without  measure  I  had, 
When  the  Comforter  came. 
BeFo — Peace,  sweet  peace, 

Peace  when  the  Comforter  came ! 
My  heart  that  was  heavy  and  sad, 
Was  made  to  rejoice  ana  be  glad, 
And  peace  without  measure  I  had, 
When  the  Comforter  came. 

2  To, sin  and  to  evil  inclined, 

With  darkness  pervading  my  mind, 
No  rest  1  could  anywhere  find, 
Till  the  Comforter  came. 

3  The  voice  of  thanksgiving  I  raised, 
The  Lord,  my  Redeemer,  I  praised ; 
I  was  at  His  mercy  amaz'd, 

When  th©  Comforter  came. 


101 0       Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  99. 

ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  I 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
| :  Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  s  fj 


GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACKED  SONGS. 


2  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe , 

On,  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  ai]  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Oh,  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 

We  at  His  feet  may  fail ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

102°       Tune-  G.  H.  <&  S.  Songs,  page  99. 

OF  OR  a  thousand  tongues  to  eing 
My  great  Redeemer's  praise  ; 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace. 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim,—- 
To  spread,  through  all  the  earth  abroad^ 
The  honors  of  Thy  Name. 

3  Jesus  ! — the  Name  that  charms  our  fearsy 

That  bids  o«ir  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancell'd  sin, 

He  sets  the  pris'ner  free ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  dean ; 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 


1  03.       Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  100. 

WHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet, 
In  coming  to  the  mercy-seat ! 
Yet  who  that  know,9  the  worth  of  prayer, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Prayer  Inakes  the  darkened  clouds  withdraw 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Give3  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 

Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Kestraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer  makes  tne  Christian's  armor  bright. - 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

Th©  weakest  saint  upon  his  kneea. 


74     GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  SONQSU 


1 0<4c        Tune—G,  II*  &  S.  Songs,  page  100= 

SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess  ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 
Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God ; 
When  His  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 
Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, — 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord  : 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  His  word, 

105.      Tune— Retreat.  L.  M.  Key  0. 

ROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows. 
From,  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat ; 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  place,  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads ; 
A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet, — 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend? 
Though  sunder'd  far,  by  faith  we  meet, 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat 


106n  Tune— Bene  yento,   7s.  8  lines.  Key  F. 
Q1NNERS,  turn;  why  will  ye  die ? 
0  God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why  ? 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with.  Himself  to  live ; 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands 
Asks  the  work  of  His  own  hands,— 
Whv,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  His  love,  and  die  ? 
2  Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God.  your  Saviour,  asks  you  wbF  3 


Q08PEL  HYMNS  AND  SOURED  SONGS, 


He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve. 
Died  Himself,  that  ye  might  Iwe. 
Will  ye  let  Him  die*  in  Tain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  1 
Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  His  grace  and  die  1 

3  Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die  f 
God,*the  Spirit,  asks  you  why  '! 
He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove^ 


THE  Lord's  my  shepherd,  I'll  mot  waa^ 
He  makes  down  to  lie 
In  pastures  green  ;  He  leadeth.  Me 
The  quiet  waters  by, 

2  My  soul  He  doth  restore  again, 

And  me  to  walk  doth  make 
Within  the  paths  of  righteousness, 
Ev'ri  for  His  own  name's  sake, 

3  Yea,  though  I  walk  in  death's  dark  val®. 

Yet  will  I  fear  none  ill ; 
For  Thou  art  with  me;  and  Thy  rod 
And  staff  me  comfort  still. 

4  My  table  Thou  hast  furnished 

In  presence  of  my  foes  j 
My  head  Thou  dost  with  oil  anoint. 
And  my  cup  overflows. 

5  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  life 

Shall  surely  follow  me  ; 
And  in  God's  house  for  evermorc 
Mj  dwelling  place  shall  be. 


107. 


Tune—  G.  H.  <&  S,  Songs,  page  101. 


76    'GOSPEL  3?rM$*  AND  SACRED  SON&& 


1 08  o       Turn  --G.H.&S.  Songs,  page  101. 

O 'POK  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 
Tbongli  press' d  by  every  foe, 
That  wiil  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  wo ; 

2  That  will  not  murmur  or  complain 

Beneath  the  chast'ning  rod, 
But,  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain, 
Will  lean  upon  its  God  ;—  • 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  cleat 

When  tempests  rage  without; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt  ;— 

4  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whate'er  may  come, 
We'll  taste  e'en  here,  the  hallo w'd  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home, 

109=       Tune— AzmoNo   CM.  Key  A. 

SALVATION  !  O  the  joyful  sound  I 
What  pleasure  to  our  ears ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 
.2  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 
The  spacious  earth  around, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 
3  Salvation  I  O  Thou  bleeding  Lamb? 
To  Thee  the  praise  belongs  ; 
Salvation  shall  inspire  our  hearts, 
And  dwell  upon  our  tongues. 


110.      Tune— Antiqch.  C.M„KeyEk» 

JOY  to  tb«,  world,  the  Lord  is  come  ? 
Let  earth  receive  her  King  ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 
%  Joy  to  the  world,  the  Saviour  reigns,  , 
Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 


GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  SONGS,  *rf 


While  fields,  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains^ 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 
3  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace. 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  lo ve- 


il 1 1,       Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  102. 

ALAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
And  did  my  Sov'reign  die  1 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done, 

He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  -'/ 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
W  hen  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker  died, 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  His  dear  cross  appears  ; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away,— 
Tis  all  that  I  can  d*o„ 


1  1 2*       Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  102. 

MY  soul  be  on  thy  guard, 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise ; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  liardy 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies, 
2  O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 


GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACKED  SONGS. 


3  Ne'er  think  the  vict'ry  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down  ; 
The  work  of  faith  will  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  obtain  the  crown. 

4  Then  persevere  till  death 

ShailJmng  thee  to  thy  God ; 
He'll  take  thee  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  His  divine  abode. 


1  3.        Tune—G.  II.  <&  S.  Songs,  page  103. 

NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Conld  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace. 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away  ; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name 
And  richer  blood  than  they.  i 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burden  thou  did'st  bear; 
While  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  knows  her  guilt  was  there. 


1 4.        Tune—G.  H.  <&  S:  Songs,  page  103. 

BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne, 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one,*=^ 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes  : 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 


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4  When  we  asunder  part, 
It  gives  us  inward  pain  , 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  iri  heart5 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 


Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  104. 

AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross  — 
.  A  foll'wer  of  the  Lamb, —  #  • 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause. 

Or  blush  to  speak  His  name  ? 
Must  I  be  carried  to  "One  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease  ; 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas? 

Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  1 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Ic'titis  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 

To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 
Since  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign, 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord, 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  Thy  word. 

I  1 1>9        Tune — G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  104. 

COME  Thou  Fount  of  every  blessing. 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  Thy  graee  ; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise  ; 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 
Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  ; 
Praise  the  mount — I'm  fixed  upon  it! 
Mount  of  Thy  redeeming  love. 
2  Here  111  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  Thy  help  I'm  come  ; 
And  I  hope  by  Thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home, 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 
Wandering  from  the  fold  ot  God; 


115. 


2 


3 


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He  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 

Interposed  His  precious  blood. 
3  Oh,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  Thy  goodness  as  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  Theej 
Frone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it — 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love — 
Here's  my  heart,  oh,  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  for  Thy  courts  above. 

117,       Tune~G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  105. 

MY  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary ; 
Saviour  divine ; 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray  : 
Take  all  my  guilt  away  ; 
O,  let  me  from  this  day, 
Be  wholly  thine. 

2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart; 

Mv  zeal  inspire  ; 
As  'Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
O  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  oe— 

A  living  lire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  guide  ; 
Bid  darkness  tarn  to  day; 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream  j 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll ; 
Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love, 
Fear  and  distress  remove  ; 
O  bear  me  safe  above,—* 

A  ransom'd  eoul. 


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SI 


118     -rune— Bethany.  <8s  &  4s.  Key  G. 

NEARER,  my  God,  to  The®, 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still  all  my  sou g  shall  be- 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee ! 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 

S  Though,  like  the  wander@r9 
The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone  ; 
Yet  m  my  dreams  I'd  be — • 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee ! 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 

3  There  let  the  way  appear. 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me, 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me — 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee ! 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts, 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  mv  stony  griefs, 

Bethel  I'll  raise  ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be- 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee! 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

§  Or  if  on  joyful  wing, 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot. 

Upward  I  fly ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be — 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  The©  J 

Nearer  to  Thee  i 


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119t        Tune—G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  106, 

ARISE,  my  soul,  arise  ; 
,  Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears, 
The  bleeding  sacrifice 
In  my  behalf  appears  ; 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
I  j  My  name  is  written  on  His  hands. :  1! 

2  He  ever  lives  above, 

For  me  to  intercede, 
His  all  redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood,  to  plead ; 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

3  Five  bleeding  wounds  He  bears, 

Received  on  Calvary; 
They  pour  effectual  prayers, 

They  strongly  plead  for  me  ; 
Forgive  him,  oh,  forgive,  they  cry, 
Nor  let  that  ranaomed  sinner  die. 

4  My  God  is  reconciled  ; 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear ; 
He  owns  me  for  His  child ; 
I  can  no  longer  fear ; 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  Father,  Abba,  Father,  cry. 


120c     Tune— "  Your  Mission."   Key  F.] 

HARK  !  the  voice  of  Jesus  crying,— 
"  Who  will  go  and  work  to-day  1 
Fields  are  white  and  harvest  waiting; 

Who  will  bear  the  sheaves  away?  " 
Loud  and  strong  the  Master  calieth, 

Rich  reward  He  offers  thee  ; 
Who  will  answer,  giadly  saying, 
u  Here  am  I ;  send  me,  send  me  ! " 

2  If  you  cannot  cross  the  ocean, 
And  the  heathen  lands  explore^ 


&OSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  SONGS.  §S 


~-    You  can  find  the  heathen  nearer, 
You  can  help  them  at  your  door. 

If  you  cannot  give  your  thousands, 
You  can  give  the  widow's  mite  ; 

And  the  least  you  do  for  Jesus, 
Will  be  precious  in  His  sigh*,. 

%  If  you  cannot  speak  like  angels, 
'        If  you  cannot  preach  like  Paul, 
You  can  tell  the  love  of  Jesus, 
You. can  say  He  died  for  all. 
If  you  cannot  rouse  the  wicked 

With  the  judgment's  dread  alarms. 
You  can  lead  the  little  children 
To  the  Saviour's  waiting  arms. 

4  If  you  cannot  be  the  watchman. 

Standing  high  on  Zion"s  wall, 
Pointing  out  the  path  to  heaven, 

Offering  life  and  peace  to  all  ;— 
With  your  prayers  and  with  your  bounties 

You  can  do  what  heaven  demands ; 
You  can  be  like  faithful  Aaron, 

Holding  up  the  prophet's  hands. 

5  Ii  among  the  older  people, 

You  may  not  be  apt  to  teach  ; 
"  Feed  my  lambs,"  said  Christ,  our  Shepherd* 

"  Place  the  food-  within  their  reach/' 
And  it  may  be  that  the  children 

You  have  led  with  trembling  hand, 
Will  be  found  among  your  jewels, 

When  you  reach  the  better  land* 

6  Let  none  hear  you  idly  saying, 


"  There  is  nothing  I  can  do," 
While  the  souls  of  men  are  dyingj 

And  the  Master  calls  for  you. 
Take  the  task  He  gives  you  gladly, 

Let  His  w7ork  your  pleasure  be  ; 
Answer  quickly  when  He  calleth, 

"  Here  am  I ;  send  me,  sand  me ! w 


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21.        Tune— Webb.   7s  &  6s.  KeyBfc. 

STAND  up  !  stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 
Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross  ; 
Lift  high  His  royal  banner, 

It  must  not  sutler  loss  ; 
From  victory  unto  victory 
His  army  He  shall  lead, 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 
And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2  Stand  up  !  stand  up  for  Jesus 1 

Stand  in  His  strength  alone ; 
The  arm  of  tiesh  will  fail  you — 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own  ; 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 

And,  watching  unto  prayer, 
Where  duty  calls,  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 

3  Stand  up  !  stand  up  for  Jesus! 

The  strife  will  not  be  long; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle, 

The  next,  the  victor's  song; 
To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be  ; 
He  with  the  King  of  Glory 

Shall  reign  eternally. 


22.  Tune— Work  for  the  Night  is  Coming.  Key 

WORK,  for  the  night  is  coming  ; 
Work  through  the  morning  hours  ; 
Work,  while  the  dew  is  sparkling ; 

Work,  'mid  springing  tiowers  ; 
Work,  when  the  day  grows  brighter, 

Work,  in  the  glowing  sun  ; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 
When  man's  work  is  done. 


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2  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming ; 

Work  through  the  sunny  noon  ; 
Fill  brightest  hours  with  labor  ; 

Rest  comes  sure  and  soon. 
Give  every  flying  minute 

Something  to  keep  in  store  ; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man  works  no  more. 

3  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Under  the  sunset  skies  ; 
While  their  bright  tints  are  glowing, 

Work,  for  daylight  flies. 
Work,  till  the  last  beam  fadeth, 

Fadeth  to  shine  no  more  : 
Work,  while  the  night  is  darkening, 

When  man's  work  is  o'er. 


1 23o         Tune—G,  H.  <&  S.  Songs,  page  101. 

I HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
"  Come  unto  Me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 
Thy  head  upon  My  breast.-" 

2  I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was — 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad  ; 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 
And  He  has  made  me  glad. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Behold  I  freely  give 
The  living  water — thirsty  one. 
Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live." 

4  I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream'; 
My  thirst  was  quench'd,  my  soul  revived 
And  now  I  live  in  Him, 


g&      GOSPEL  HYMNS  AND  SACRED  SONGS. 


5  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  I  am  this  dark  world's  light  ; 
Look  unto  Me,  thy  mom  shall  rise, 
And  all  thy  day  be  bright." 

6  I  look'd  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  my  Star,  my  Sun ; 
And  in  that  Light  of  Life  I'll  walk 
Till  trav'ling  days  are  done. 


1^4-     Tune— Beautiful  River.  Key  Efc. 

SHALL  we  gather  at  the  river 
Where  bright  angel  feet  have  trod  j 
With  its  crystal  tide  for  ever 
Flowing'by  the  throne  of  God  ? 

Cho. — Yes,  werll  gather  at  the  river, 

The  beautiful,  the  beautiful  river- 
Gather  with  the  saints  at  the  river* 
That  flows  by  the  throne  of  God. 

U  On  the  margin  of  the  river, 
Washing  up  its  silver  spray, 
We  will  walk  and  worship  ever 
All  the  happy,  golden  day. 

3  Ere  we  reach  the  shining  river, 
Lay  wTe  every  burden  down ; 
Grace  our  spirits  will  deliver 
And  provide  a  robe  and  crown. 

i  At  the  smiling  of  the  river, 
Mirror  of  the  Saviour's  face, 
Saints  whom  death  will  never  sever, 
Lift  their  songs  of  saving  grace. 

5  Soon  we'll  reach  the  silver  river, 
Soon  our  pilgrimage  will  cease ; 
Soon  our  happv  hearts  will  quiver 
With  the  melody  of  peace. 


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lg5o  ,    40tn  Psalm,  CM, 

I -WAITED  for  the  Lord,  my  God, 
And  patiently  did  bear  °r 
At  length  to  me  He  did  incline 
Mj  voice  and  cry  to  hear." 

2  He  took  me  from  a  fearful  pit, 
And  from  the  miry  clay, 
And  on  a  rock  He  set  my  feet, 
Establishing  my  way. 
%  He  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouthj 
Our  God  to  magnify  ; 
Many  shall  see  it,  and  shall  fear, 
And  on  the  Lord  rely. 
4  O  blessed  is  the  man  whose  trust 
Upon  the  Lord  relies ; 
Respecting  not  the  proud,  nor  such 
As  turn  aside  to  lies. 


126,    Tune— Saviour,  like  a  Shepherb. 

8s?  7s  &  4.  Key  Efe. 

SAVIOUR,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us, 
Much  we  need  Thy  tend' rest  care, 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  teed  us, 
For  our  use  Thy  folds  prepare  ;  * 
| :  Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  Thine  we  are.  :  (J 

2  We  are  Thine,  do  Thou  befriend  us, 

Be  the  Guardian  of  our  way  ; 
Keep  Thy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us, 

Seek  us  when  we  go 'astray  ; 

II:  Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 
Hear,  O  hear  us,  when  we  pray.  :R 

3  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be  ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

$race  to  cleanse  and  power  to  free  ; 
II:  Blessed  Jeeus,  blessed  Jesus, 
We  will  early  turn  to  Thee.  :li 


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4  Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favor,  • 
Early  let  us  do  Thv  will ; 
Blessed  Lord  and  only  Saviour, 
With  Thy  love  our  bosoms  fill. 
II:  Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still.  :il 


127.  Tune— Zion.   8s,  7s  &  4.  Key  D. 

COME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  andsorsg 
J esus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity,  love  and  power ; 

II:  He  is  able, 
He  is  willing  ;  doubt  no  more.  :0 

2  Now,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome; 

God's  free  bounty  glorify  ; 
True  belief  and  true  repentance, — 
Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh,— 

!|:  Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy.  :D 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger ; 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 
All  the  fitness  He  requireth 
Is  to»feelj  your  need  of  Him ! 

II:  This  He  gives  }Tou, — 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  glimm'ring  beam.  :l 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy-laden, 

Bruised  and  mangled  by  the  fall ; 
If  you  tarry  'till  yo a're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all ; 

11:  Not  the  righteous, — 
Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call.  :| 

128.  Tune  — Mear.  CM. 

COME  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove  f 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers  j 
Kindle  a  flame  of  heavenly  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 


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2  Ifcear  Lord  !  and  shal>we  ever  liv© 

At  this  poor  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  Thee  ? 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

3  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove  ! 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers ; 
Come  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


1 29 o      Time— G.  H.  &  S.  Songs,  page  23. 

ONCE  I  was  dead  in  sin, 
And  bope  within  me  died ; 
But  now  I'm  dead  to  sin — 
With  Jesus  crucified. 

©HO. — And  can  it  be  that 11  He  loved  me; 
And  gave  Himself  for  me  ?  " 

2  Oh,  height  I  cannot  reach, 

'Oh,  depth  I  cannot  sound, 
Oh,  love,  O  boundless  love 
In  my  Redeemer  found ! 

3  Oh,  cold,  ungrateful  heart 

That  can  from  Jesus  turn, 
When  living  fires  of  love 
Should  on  His  altar  burn. 

4  I  live — and  yet,  not  I, 

But  Christ  that  lives  in  me  ; 
Who  from  the  law  of  sin 
And  death  hath  made  me  free. 


1 80o  Tone— The  Christian's  Home  in  Globy. 
P.  M.  Key  0. 

IN  the  Christian'^  home  in  glory 
There  remains  a  land  of  rest ; 
There  my  Saviour's  gone  before  me. 
To  fulfil  my  soul's  request 


90     GOSPEL  tiYMNts  AND  SACRED  SGNG&\ 


Cho. — li :  There  is  rest  for  the  weary, :  B 
There  is  rest  for  the  wsary, 

There  is  rest  for  you ; 
On  the  other  side  of  Jordan, 
In  the  sweet  fields  of  Eden, 
Where  the  tree  of  life  is  blooming, 
There  is  rest  for  you. 

2  He  is  fitting  up  my  mansion, 

Which  eternally  shall  stand; 
For  my  stay  shall  not  be  transient^ 
In  that  holy,  happy  land. 

3  Sing,  O  sing,  ye  heirs  of  glory  ! 

Shout  your  triumphs  as  you  go  ; 
Zion's  gates  will  open  for  you, 

You  shall  find  a  a  entrance  through. 


131.  Tune — Boylston.   S.  M.  Key  C. 

DID  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep, 
And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 
5  The  Son  of  God  in  tears 

The  wond'ring  angels  see ; 
Be  thou  astonish 'd,  O  my  soul ; 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 
S  He  wept  that  we  might  weep  ; 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear : 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 

1 32 ,  Tune— Come  To  Jesus.  Key  F. 

COME  to  Jesus,  come  to  Jesus, 
Come  to  Jesus  just  now 
Just  now,  come  to  Jesus, 
Come  to  Jesus,  just  now 

2  He  will  save  you,  etc. 

3  He  is  able,  etc 


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4  He  is  willing,  etc. 

5  He  is  waiting,  etc. 

6  He  will  hear  you,  etc. 

7  He  will  cleanse  you,  etc. 

8  He'll  renew  you,  etc. 

9  He'll  forgive  you,  etc. 

10  If  you  trust  Him,  etc. 

11  He  will  save  you,  etc. 


1 38,     Tune— Happy  Day.   L.  M.   Key  G. 

f\  HAPPY  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 
\J  On  Thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God  I 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

Cho. — Happy  day.  happy  day, 

When  Jesus  washed  my  sins  away : 
He  taught  me  how  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  live  rejoicing  every  day ; 
Happy  day,  happy  day, 
When  J esus  washed  my  sins  away. 

2  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done — 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  He  is  mine  ; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 

Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

3  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart : 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest  j 
Nor  ever  from  thy  Lord  depart, 
With  Him  of  every  good  possessed. 

4  High  heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed,  shall  daily  hear, 
Till,  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow, 
And  bless  in  death,  a  bond  so  dear. 


I  N  D  E  X.< 


A. 

Ah,  my  heart  is  heavy  laden  . .  „ . . .„.„. . .. 

Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  

Almost  persuaded,  now  to  believe ........  . 

A  long  time  I  wandered  in  darkness  and  sin, 
All  bail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name. .......... 

All  the  way  my  S&viour  leads  me ........... 

All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell , .  „ ....... . , 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  Cross ................. 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise  ..........  

B. 

.Beneath  the  cross  of  Jesus ,  

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds  ....«,  

Brightly  beams  our  Father's  mercy ......... 

Co  ' 

Come  every  soul,  by  sin  oppressed . ...» .... . 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 

Come  home,  come  home  n .................. . , 

Come  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing  ., 

Come  to  Jesus,  come  to  Jesus  1  

Come  to  the  Saviour,  make  no  delay .......... 

Come  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy ............ 

D. 

Depth  of  mercy!  can  there  be............... 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinnprs  weep  

Down  life's  dark  vale  we  wander.  

Fo 

Free  from  the  law,  oh  happy  condition. . 
From,  every  stormy  wind  that  blows  ,....„... 
Fully  persuaded,  Lord  I  believe.  


INDEX.  *o 
G.  PAGE, 

Go  bury  thy  sorrow   * . . «   46 

Go  work  in  my  vineyard   71 

God  loved  the  world  of  sinners  lost   23 

Grace,  'tis  a  charming  sound   37 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah  „'....*  64 

H. 

Hark  the  voice  of  Jesus,  crying   82 

Have  you  on  the  Lord  believed?  ,    9A 

Heavenly  Father,  bless  me  now;  „. .  24 

He  leadeth  me  !  oh !  blessed  thought    38 

Holy  Spirit,  faithful  Guide  ! .  .     31 

Ho  I  my  comrades,  see  the  signal  ,   12 

How  solemn  are  the  words . ;   ,   52 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds   52 

i. 

I  am  coming  to  the  Cross  •  46 

I  am  so  glad  that  our  Father  in  heaven   18 

I  gave  My  life  for  thee  „   16 

I  have  a  Saviour,  He's  pleading  in  glory  „   10 

I  beard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. ...  . .  „   85 

I  hear  the  Saviour  say ........    27 

I  hear  Thy  welcome  voice.   47 

I  know  not  the  hour,  when  my  Lord    11 

I  left  it  all  with  Jesus  '.  •  „   65 

I  love  to  tell  the  story   30 

I  need  Thee  every  hour    4 

In  some  way  or  other,  the  Lord  will  provide. . .  , .  6 

In  the  Christian's  home  in  glory   89 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory.  ,    50 

It  passeth  knowledge  ;  that  dear  love   53 

I  waited  for  the  Lord,  my  .God                  ....  . .  87 

I  will  sing  you  a  song  of  that  beautiful  land   16 

J. 

Jesus,  keep  me  near  the  Cross.   35 

Jesus  lover  of  my  soul   62 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come  . ,    76 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea  ,  40 

K. 

Knocking,  knocking,  who  is  there  ?.   14 

Light  in  the  darkness,  sailor,  day  is  at  hand   60 

I^orci,  1  hear  of  showers  of  blessing ....... ,   68 


M  INDEX. 

M.  PAGE, 

More  holiness  give  me  ,   68 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee  ,  \  \  80 

My  heart  that  was  heavy  and  sad  „   72 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard   'J7 

N. 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee    81 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts   78 

Nothing  but  leaves !  the  Spirit  grieves   69 

Not  now  my  child, — a  little  more   36 

O. 

O  Christ,  what  burdens  bowed   43 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink   76 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing.   73 

O  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice   91 

Oh,  biiss  of  the  purified   35 

Oh,  come  to  the  Saviour,  believe  in  His  name   69 

Oh,  think  of  a  home  over  there   67 

Oh,  to  be  nothing,  nothing   54 

Oh,  to  be  over  yonder   44 

Once  I  was  dead  in  si  n. .   89 

One  more  day's  work  for  Jesus   21 

One  offer  of  salvation   57 

One  there  is  above  all  others   » . . .  27 

Only  an  armour-bearer   60 

P. 

Pass  me  not,  O  gentle  Saviour   21 

Praise  God,  finjftn  whom  all  blessings  flow   3 

Precious  promise,  God  hath  given   38 

R. ' 

Rejoice  and  be  glad  •  *   18 

Rescue  tbe  perishing  „   14 

•Ring  the  bells  of  heaven   15 

*Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me   63 

S. 

Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus . . .   5 

Salvation !  O  the  joyful  sound.   76 

Saviour,  like  a  Shepherd  lead  us   87 

Saviour,  more  than  life  to  me   37 

Saviour,  Thy  dying  Love   20 

Shall  we  gather  at  the  river  ?   86 


INDEX.  95 

PAGE. 

Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ?   74 

So  let  our  lives  and  lips  express   74 

Sowing  th%  seed  by  the  daylight  fair  ,   58 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus   84 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear   61 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer  I  sweet  hour  of  prayer !   56 

T. 

Take  the  name  of  Jesus  with  you   53 

Tell  me  the  Old,  Old  Story   28 

The  great  Physician  n ow  is  near  .„,..,.....  42 

The  Lord's  my  Shepherd,  I'll  not  want.   75 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood   66 

There  is  a  gate  that  stands  ajar   13 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight  „   50 

There  is  life  for  a  look   68 

There  were  ninety  and  nine  that  safely  lay   6 

The  Spirit,  oh,  sinner,   32 

The  whole  world  was  lost  in  the  darkness.   32 

This  loving  Saviour  stands  patiently                 ......  9 

Till  He  come,  oh,  let  the  words  □ . .  51 

'Tis  the  promise  of  God,  full  salvation  to  ,  4 

To-day  the  Saviour  calls   . .  41 

To  the  hall  of  the  feast  came  the  sinful..  „ . .  48 

W. 

Wandering  afar  from  the  dwellings  .  .„   11 

We're  going  home,  no  more  to  roam   17 

Weary  gleaner,  whence  comest  thou  ?    25 

We  praise  Thee,  O  God  !  for  the  Son  of   19 

We  shall  meet  beyond  the  river   7 

What  a  Friend  we  have  in  Jesus   22 

What,  4 4  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus  ?  V   40 

What  means  this  eager,  anxious  throng   8 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet   73 

When  He  cometh,  when  He  oometh  „ .  70 

"Whosoever  heareth,''  shout,  shout  the  sound  !   10 

With  harps  and  with  viols,  there  stand  a  great   34 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming   84 

y. 

Yet  there  is  room !  the  Lamb's  bright  hall  of   69 

Xield  not  to  temptation    65 


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